Unkosher Jesus- Red Meat Commentary With a Side of Cheese: Huckleberry Gets the Call

Much to the amused delight of his fellow assembled Republicans, then-Governor Mike Huckabee (R-AR) allowed a clearly staged cell phone call to interrupt his introductory remarks at a 2004 Republican Governors Association fundraiser. Unlike Rudy Giuliani, who recently pulled a similar stunt during an appearance with the National Rifle Association (and to a much less amused response), Gov. Huckabee didn't allow his remarks to be interrupted merely by his third wife. No, when Mike picked up the phone, it was GOD HIMSELF on the line. And from what we're able to overhear from Gov. Huckabee's half of the convesation, it sounds like GOD IS A REPUBLICAN!

How cute. And, in case you thought this little prank is an isolated incident, the rare occasion when Gov. Huckabee mixes religion and politics, here are some of the highlights from Gov. Huckabee's belief system:

He believes the earth is only 6,000 years old because the Baptist Church says that it says so in the Bible.

He does NOT believe in evolution.

He opposes abortion on the grounds that aborted fetuses could have become productive members of the American workforce and helped stem the tide of illegal immigration.

You know, all things being equal, there is nothing inherently controversial about a member of the clergy running for elective office. The tipping point from reasonable to scary is when the candidate clearly can't see or otherwise refuses to acknowledge the line that separates Church and State, and who otherwise demonstrates that his or her religious beliefs are going to be front and center as a part of the decision and policy making processes. For American voters who are looking for the latter type of candidate, I think you've found your man.

- Doug L.