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Huckabee: Stimulus is 'anti-religious'
Huck points to a provision in the bill banning higher education funds from being used on 'divinity' schools.
Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously
csmonitor.com — Stimulus is unconstitutional. And history shows that the economy can recover strongly on its own, if politicians... stay out of the way. (more) Instead of stimulus, do nothing – seriously
Huckabee doesn't know what he's talking about
washingtonmonthly.com — HUCKABEE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT.... You've got to be kidding me. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike... Huckabee warned supporters Tuesday that the $828 billion stimulus package is "anti-religious." In an e-mail that was also posted on his blog ahead... (more) Huckabee doesn't know what he's talking about
The Religious Right's New Demand: Stop Calling Us the Religious Right
rightwingwatch.org — It seems that leaders of the Religious Right are tired of being associated with the Religious Right... because nobody likes the Religious Right.  Unfortunately for them, they are the Religious Right and that is what we are going to keep calling ... (more) The Religious Right's New Demand: Stop Calling Us the ...
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Heart-ache: Palin backs out of CPAC
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... that Palin, the popular former vice presidential nominee, had indicated she would be able to attend but cited “duties of governing” in bowing out. Instead, she will send in a taped message. The Democrats up there have been grumbling about her being out of state so much. Maybe she figured she could either get away for the Alfalfa Dinner or CPAC but not both and had to make a hard choice. Exit question: Huckabee to replace her? The message, at least, will be similar . And he’s anti-stimulus !

Huckabee doesn't know what he's talking about
Political Animal — HUCKABEE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT.... You've got to be kidding me . Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee warned supporters Tuesday that the $828 billion stimulus package is "anti-religious." In an e-mail that was also posted on his blog ahead of the Senate's passage, Huckabee wrote: "The dust is settling on the 'bipartisan' stimulus bill and one thing is clear: It is anti-religious." The former Republican presidential candidate pointed to a provision in both the House and Senate versions banning higher education funds in the bill from being used on a "school or ...

And this guy is supposed to be the "saner" Christofascist Zombie alternative to Sarah Palin
Brilliant at Breakfast — I don't recall Jesus saying anything about Emily's list and the ACLU, do you? Apparently Mike Huckabee does: Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee warned supporters Tuesday that the $828 billion stimulus package is “anti-religious.” In an e-mail that was also posted on his blog ahead of the Senate’s passage, Huckabee wrote: “The dust is settling on the ‘bipartisan’ stimulus bill and one thing is clear: It is anti-religious.” The former Republican presidential candidate pointed to a provision in both the House and Senate versions banning higher ...

Huckabee Forgets the First Amendment of the US Constitution
Little Green Footballs — ... Mike Huckabee is at it again, joining Jim DeMint in claiming that the stimulus is ‘anti-religious’. ...

Huckabee: Stimulus Bill Is “Anti-Religious”
PoliPundit.com — Huckabee: Stimulus Bill Is “Anti-Religious” The storyline : Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee warned supporters Tuesday that the $828 billion stimulus package is “anti-religious.” In an e-mail that was also posted on his blog ahead of the Senate’s passage, Huckabee wrote: “The dust is settling on the ‘bipartisan’ stimulus bill and one thing is clear: It is anti-religious.” The former Republican presidential candidate pointed to a provision in both the House and Senate versions banning higher education funds in the bill from being used on a “school or department of divinity.” ...

Huckabee: ‘One thing is clear,’ the economic recovery package is ‘anti-religious.’
Think Progress — ... , former Gov. Mike Huckabee (R-AR) wrote, “The dust is settling on the ‘bipartisan’ stimulus bill and one thing is clear: It is anti-religious.” To support his claim, Huckabee “pointed to a provision in both the House and Senate versions banning higher education funds in the bill from being used on a ‘school or department of divinity.’” But as Steve Benen explains, “ ...

Huckabee: Stimulus Bill is Anti-Religious
PoliGazette — ... Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee gave fodder to his critics of last year who argued he was too religious to win the presidential election: ...

What is Mike Huckabee Talking About?
Swampland — ... Mike Huckabee says the stimulus bill is "anti-religion." The Christian Coalition calls it "an attack on people of faith." The Traditional Values declares that the economic package "stimulates anti-Christian bigotry." My goodness. Maybe the devil really is in the details. Or...maybe this is a classic case of social conservatives ginning up yet another false charge of anti-Christian bigotry in order to avoid coming up with a legitimate reason to oppose the stimulus bill. Let's look at what we're really talking about here. The provision that has ...

Paul Jenkins: The Republican Party's Death Wish
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... against earmarks, rantings about the stimulus' lack of religiosity, or simply silence. We have yet to hear a single realistic scenario from a top Republican that would outline how and when the country could move forward from its current meltdown. ...

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swampland.blogs.time.com 2/12/2009 — Mike Huckabee says the stimulus bill is "anti-religion." The Christian Coalition calls it "an attack on people of faith." The Traditional Values declares that the economic package "stimulates anti-Christian bigotry." My goodness. Maybe the devil ...
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Unreal!... Dems Ban Religious Free Speech On College Campuses In Stimulus Bill
gatewaypundit.blogspot.com 2/6/2009 — Now that ought to create jobs! Democrats are banning religious free speech on public campuses in their Stimulus boondoggle. Today, U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) made the following statement after Democrats voted 43-54 against his ...
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Senate Roll Vote: How they voted on stimulus bill (AP)Yahoo! News: Politics News 2/10/2009
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Stimulus Poses Risk for Both PartiesWSJ.com: Politics And Policy 2/10/2009
The sharp partisan divide over the stimulus bill suggests Democrats would get the credit if the economy turns around, and Republicans would benefit politically if it doesn't.
Senate passes $838-billion stimulus billL.A. Times - Politics 2/10/2009
Obama calls move 'a good start'; measure must now be reconciled with House version. > The Senate voted 61-37 to pass an $838-billion tax cut and spending ...