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From the Richmond fishwrap:
Despite Huckabee's Iowa rise, Va. evangelicals split

Wednesday, Jan 02, 2008 - 12:09 AM


By ANDREW CAIN
TIMES-DISPATCH POLITICS EDITOR


Republican Mike Huckabee, propelled by strong evangelical support, is poised for a breakthrough top-tier finish tomorrow in the Iowa caucuses.

But if the former Arkansas governor's candidacy survives the frenzied next 40 days -- in which Republicans vote in 32 more states -- he might find a far more fractured base in Virginia's Feb. 12 primary.

So far, "no one has risen to the point of being able to capture everyone's heart," said Chris Freund, a spokesman for the Richmond-based Family Foundation.
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By Dale
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#141412
I like some of what Huckabee says but not sure about his record as Arkansas governor. Fred Thompson seems like to closest to a real conservative but has spent some time as a lobbyist and doesn't appear excited about running. Ron Paul has some good ideas but I am not sure about his views on foreign policy. I am finding it hard to decide who to support.
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