Do the Right Thing by Mike Huckabee

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Huck-a-Book: So, what's it all about?

When Governor Mike Huckabee entered the Republican presidential race, he was the ultimate dark horse, with almost no money, no consultants, and no name recognition beyond Arkansas. The so-called experts were highly amused by this former small state governor from blue-collar roots who also played bass in a rock band. He wouldn't have a prayer against the well-connected and financially wired pros like Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson.

But Huckabee had one big advantage: a common sense message that connected with millions of people, and not just his fellow evangelical Christians. He spoke about family values, fair taxes, and helping hard-working, middle-class Americans in a tough economy. And to the dismay of some Republicans, he talked about fighting Wall Street greed and K Street corruption.

Huckabee shocked the country by winning the all-important Iowa caucuses and seven other states, while spending far less than the other major candidates. He created an army of passionate volunteers and small donors, transforming his campaign into a true movement that will endure long after Election Day.

Do The Right Thing is Huckabee's amazing story, in his own words-from making commercials with Chuck Norris to meeting a Michigan woman who insisted on donating her wedding ring. But this is more than just a campaign memoir. It's a vision for a smarter, fairer type of politics-"vertical politics"-that focuses on common sense solutions for education, health care, the economy, and many other issues. It's not about right versus left; it's about taking America up rather than down.

Huckabee also shows how the Republican Party can heal its divisions-between social and fiscal conservatives, the wealthy and the middle class, the religious and the secular-and become a true majority party again.

We book publicists at Penguin wanted to put this lens together to organize some of the ideas, media, and resources that we're using to promote Huckabee's book. And, of course, to help you find it better online! We hope you have fun.

Something else you'll find here is... how you can grab your chance to meet the Governor face to face!

Governor Mike Huckabee: The quick (quick) bio

Mike Huckabee won eight states and more than four million votes during the 2008 Republican presidential primaries. He served as the governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007 and as lieutenant governor from 1993 to 1996. Before politics, he worked in broadcasting and advertising and spent twelve years as a pastor and denominational leader. He lives with his wife, Janet, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. They have three grown children, three dogs, and at least that many friends! To learn more about Governor Huckabee, please visit www.MikeHuckabee.com.

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Check out his book tour schedule to see if he's stopping by your city.

11/19/08 Washington, DC 12:00-1:00 PM

11/20/08 Cedar Rapids, IA 12:00-1:00 PM

11/20/08 Des Moines, IA 6:00-8:00 PM

11/21/08 Kansas City, MO 12:00-1:00 PM

11/21/08 Springfield, MO 4:00-5:00 PM

11/21/08 Rogers, AR 7:00-9:00 PM

11/22/08 Tulsa, OK 7:00-8:00 AM

11/22/08 Oklahoma City, OK 11:00 AM-12:00 PM

11/22/08 Arlington, TX 3:00-4:00 PM

11/22/08 Dallas, TX 7:00-8:00 PM

11/23/08 Amarillo, TX Church Service

11/23/08 Lubbock, TX 2:00-3:00 PM

11/23/08 Killeen, TX 6:00-7:00 PM

11/24/08 College Station, TX 12:00-1:00 PM

11/24/08 Houston/The Woodlands, TX 5:00-6:00 PM

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11/25/08 Shreveport, LA 12:00-1:00 PM

11/25/08 Texarkana, TX 5:00-6:00 PM

11/25/08 El Dorado, AR 8:00-9:00 PM

11/26/08 Ft. Smith, AR 12:00-1:00 PM

11/26/08 Little Rock, AR 6:00-8:00 PM

11/28/08 Sarasota, FL 7:00-8:00 AM

11/28/08 Tampa, FL 9:00-10:00 AM

11/28/08 The Villages, FL 11:30 AM-12:30 PM

11/28/08 Panama City, FL 5:00-6:00 PM

11/28/08 Pensacola, FL 8:00-9:00 PM

11/29/08 Dothan, AL 8:00-9:00 AM

11/29/08 Albany, GA 12:00-1:00 PM

11/29/08 Macon, GA 3:00-4:00 PM

11/29/08 Atlanta, GA 6:00-7:00 PM

11/30/08 Atlanta, GA Church Signing

11/30/08 Chattanooga, TN 3:00-4:00 PM

11/30/08 Nashville, TN 6:00-7:00 PM

12/1/08 Birmingham, AL 12:00-1:00 PM

12/1/08 Oxford, MS 5:00-6:00 PM

12/1/08 Memphis, TN 8:00-9:00 PM

12/1/08 Blytheville, AR 10:45-11:15 PM

12/2/08 Lexington, KY 12:00-1:00 PM

12/2/08 Cincinnati, OH 5:00-6:00 PM

12/2/08 Columbus, OH 8:00-9:00 PM

12/3/08 Detroit, MI 12:00-1:00 PM

12/3/08 Lansing, MI 5:00-6:00 PM

12/3/08 Grand Rapids, MI 7:30-8:30 PM

12/4/08 Charleston, WV 12:00-1:00 PM

12/4/08 Lynchburg, VA 5:30-6:30 PM

12/4/08 Roanoke, VA 8:00-9:00 PM

12/5/08 Bristol, VA 12:00-1:00 PM

12/5/08 Greenville, SC 6:00-7:30 PM

12/5/08 Spartanburg, SC 8:00-9:00 PM

12/6/08 Rock Hill, SC 9:00-10:00 AM

12/6/08 Aiken, SC 1:00-2:00 PM

12/6/08 Columbia, SC 3:00-4:00 PM

12/7/08 Brandon, FL Church Signing

12/7/08 Southwest Ranches, FL Church Signing

12/8/08 Orlando, FL 12:00-1:00 PM

12/11/08 San Antonio, TX 2:00-3:00 PM

All times are local. For event locations and other information about Mike Huckabee's promotional book tour for Do The Right Thing, please visit http://www.mikehuckabee.com/index.cfm?Page=BookTour

Link-up with Huck

a few links worth reading

Mike Huckabee's Homepage
Get to know the Governer, read the latest news, watch the latest video, and find out if Huck will be visiting your hometown for an event.
Do The Right Thing
Get the skinny on the Governer's promotional tour for his new book, Do The Right Thing.
The Huckabee 2012 Blog
Blog Posts on Mike Huckabee's potential candidacy in 2012.
Hucks Army
HucksArmy.com - Active Grassroots Forums, Huge Video Library, State-by-State Organization, and much more. All from Mike Huckabee's Grassroots Headquarters.

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Huckabee 2012?

Would you support the Governor in potential second presidential bid in 2012?

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Heck Yeah!

StephenC says:

Yeah Mike is one outstanding man. I would like Sarah Palin on the ticket as well.

DimitriPreacher says:

Yes

foolsfortune says:

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Go for it Hucks"

Cajean says:

Ya know, I just might.

nycelady13 says:

hi! well, upon reading the posts..I can say Mr. Huckabee is capable for the said position..GoodLuck!

Not In A Million Years...

GinaK says:

When I hear "Family Values" I run the other way.

jweaks says:

I'm conservatism, christian and evangelical and I would not vote for the Huckabee. Please GOP give us a real conservative candidate, no more RINOs.

Gatortail2 says:

I would not even walk across to spit on him. He is worest person that ever had the nerve to ask Americans to waste their votes on him!

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nice guy! but .. no chance ;)

EaglePress22 says:

Huckabee wasn't my pick for the Oval Office but I admired the class and integrity he demonstrated in his campaign. A book on his ideas and life is certainly worth reading and learning from.

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Who is best equipped to put the GOP back on top?

Mike Huckabee, Sarah Palin, Bobby Jindal, Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney? You predict.

My prediction

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banquet manager, at 7am on November 21, 2008 predicts:

When he constantly argued with Mitt Romney it made Huck look bad. He needs a better plan next time.

foolsfortune, at 12am on November 21, 2008 predicts:

Reverse Cell Lookup Too bad for Huck.

nycelady13, at 7pm on November 19, 2008 predicts:

Mr. Huckabee could be best for it! 5*****

fcplus3, at 3pm on November 19, 2008 predicts:

Mr. Huckabee will do the best out of that bunch.

Diane West, at 9am on November 19, 2008 predicts:

Newt Gingrich

gemjane, at 6am on November 19, 2008 predicts:

He sounds like a good guy. He would give the Republicans a much better chance of winning than Sarah Palin would.

BuildaBetterYou, at 6am on November 19, 2008 predicts:

Mike Huckabee all the way to the finish!

TheTranscriptionist, at 11pm on November 18, 2008 predicts:

Mike Huckabee and Sarah Palin--the perfect duo!

jprice, at 8pm on November 18, 2008 predicts:

I would like to see Bobby Jindal... I think he has a lot of potential!

KimGiancaterino, at 9am on November 18, 2008 predicts:

Too soon to predict, but I like Huckabee. I heard him on the radio recently (talking about this book, actually) and admire his love of our country.

ZBT, at 7am on November 18, 2008 predicts:

Oh my... certainly NOT Palin. She's scary (like, what on earth is she talking about, with all of her "also's" and "again's") and what not. I'm confident that it will be a man.

Spook, at 5am on November 18, 2008 predicts:

A newcomer.

Pumpkin13, at 5am on November 18, 2008 predicts:

Sarh Palin

 
 
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    While he may have some great ideas on improving our nation, I think the powerhold of religious conservatives is gone for good. I don't think he'll ever be elected as president for that reason alone. Religion does not belong in government! He'd be better off helping Obama in his administration, perhaps with tax regulations or helping with reducing poverty, and helping citizens to become or remain active in creating change.
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    Wow! Congratulations for having LOTD. I havn't read the book but I look forward to reading Huckabee's inside information regarding the ills of the Republican Party. I still can't make any kind of sanity of the decisions and moves they made in this last presidential campaign.
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    If he reads my book, free at www.nopom.info he will have a real campaign platform to use. No taxes at all at any level. No poverty. No unemployment. No debt for anyone. No government regulation of business needed nor attempted. No organized crime. Less pollution. Reduced discrimination. And no more phony political ads.
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