After a slight drop-off the last few weeks thanks to holiday specials and college football, Governor Huckabee ended another weekend with a commanding victory in the cable news ratings race. Not only did he receive the most viewers in all of his time-slots (including reruns), he beat out every other cable news show over the entire weekend.
Source: Media Bistro
Source: Media Bistro
Also, Huckabee welcomed Palin to FoxNews, telling Politico:
“It’s good to have her join us, and I feel sure she will enjoy a great working atmosphere and a wonderful team of people”
January 12th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Sounding Like A Candidate, Sarah Palin Makes Her Debut As Fox News Analyst
by Colby Hall
http://www.mediaite.com/online/sarah-palin-makes-her-debut-as-fox-news-analyst/
January 12th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Oh yeah, I’m sure Huck is real happy to see Palin at FOX.
January 12th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
In first appearance as Fox News ‘analyst’, Palin dodges O’Reilly’s questions
http://rawstory.com/2010/01/palin-calls-new-halperin-book-a-lie/
January 12th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Well, I wouldn’t go right to eloquent.
January 12th, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Does the word crap fly at FOX?
January 12th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Tweet from the lovely Amanda Carpenter of the Washington Times:
http://twitter.com/AmandaCarpenter/status/7691046995
January 12th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
I do wish the woman who is viewed as a good role model for women by 64% of the country’s adults didn’t concede that Obama is less liberal than Nancy Pelosi
January 12th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Wow. I’m impressed. (not). I guess there’s folks out there with nothing better to do than to sit around on a Saturday or Sunday and watch the tube. I’m not a view, and don’t intend to be!
January 12th, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Sarah Palin’s Fox debut: Prime-time propaganda
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/zontv/2010/01/sarah_palin_fox_news_bill_orei.html
January 12th, 2010 at 11:46 pm
Who exactly is Huck competing against?
January 12th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Sounding like a candidate? LOLOL. For what? Miss Imdummerthana5thgrader?
January 12th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
Sarah Palin’s debut as Fox News commentator on ‘O’Reilly Factor’ goes smoothly
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2010/01/12/2010-01-12_sarah_takes_leap_from_pol_to_pundit.html
Scroll to the bottom of the article to view Palin’s debut.
January 12th, 2010 at 11:52 pm
9. Sounds like someone has been teaching her new words to use, but forgot to tell her how to use them in a complete sentence!!!!!!
January 12th, 2010 at 11:53 pm
And my 10 minutes are up. It’s time to go spend time with my very normal and loving family!
January 12th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
#14 Knickers, we’ll miss you.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:02 am
From the link at #12
January 13th, 2010 at 12:09 am
I listened and it was tough. When Palin speaks, I’m always a little uncomfortable. You just never know.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:18 am
It should also be noted that Palin admitted to believing that Saddam had a part in 9/11.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Conan should go to Fox!
January 13th, 2010 at 12:24 am
#18 No she didn’t. She only admitted to asking questions about whether there “could…have been any connection to Saddam.”
O’Reilly asked a follow-up and she said that she didn’t believe it.
In any event, 41% of the country’s adults (and probably a large majority of Republicans) “believe Saddam Hussein’s regime was directly involved in financing, planning or carrying out the terrorist attacks on 9/11.”
http://www.newsweek.com/id/39529
January 13th, 2010 at 12:25 am
ps I’m going to try to be fair to Palin in 10 – especially not that she may not be running – but she was horrible on BOR.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:28 am
Tommy, Palin refused to answer nearly all of O’Reilly’s questions. He kept repeating them, and she kept ignoring him. Her responses were either – it’s lies, gossip (BTW gossip is usually true) or the American people don’t care about this crap.
I find that her responses very telling.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:29 am
In that case TB 41% of the country are idiots. Do you count yourself in that 41%? If not then stop defending them.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:39 am
#23 What each of us believes is irrelevant for the purpose of political analysis.
That’s a greater percentage than the percentage of adults that believe in Darwinism.
On Darwin’s Birthday, Only 4 in 10 Believe in Evolution
http://www.gallup.com/poll/114544/darwin-birthday-believe-evolution.aspx
January 13th, 2010 at 12:49 am
For those who care, the Intrade market is responding favorably to her performance
January 13th, 2010 at 12:59 am
So what? I’d never vote for the BIGOT!
January 13th, 2010 at 1:34 am
FrumBytes
http://twitter.com/davidfrum
January 13th, 2010 at 2:13 am
Congrats to Huck for his
H U G E R A T I N G S success.
AND welcome aboard to Sarah Palin!
Now lets clobber Obama EVERY night of the week on FOX!!!!!!!!!!
January 13th, 2010 at 2:22 am
Before I look at all of your posts, I think the most significant thing about those statistics is that Sunday’s show is a rerun! and gets higher ratings. It doesn’t look like Sunday gets higher ratings overall because all three of the other competitors have smaller audiences on Sundays. It is possible that word-of-mouth interest encouraged people to tune in, or some folks thought it was worth watching twice.
January 13th, 2010 at 2:24 am
Martha drolled: “Oh yeah, I’m sure Huck is real happy to see Palin at FOX.”
Not everybody hates every candidate other than their own, Martha. You sound bitter.
January 13th, 2010 at 2:28 am
““So, I admit I asked questions about it.””
This would be a much better tack for Palin to take, I think. I don’t think the most ardent Palin supporters think she is as informed as she should be on issues (that is not the same thing as saying she is stupied!). Admitting that you have lots to learn and plenty of time to do it would further endear her to those who like her style, moral perspective and gumption.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:16 am
Let both Huckabee and Palin stay at fox! Both will do more there than either would do running for President. As candidates, they are both bad, as Commentators and political pundits, I can get behind them. My predict that neither Huckabee or Palin will seek the Presidency in 2012, but instead will opt for the more lucrative TV, Radio gigs (Which I am perfectly fine with).
As far as Palin and Huckabee getting along at FOX, I see no problem there. The bigger question is going to be what Huckabee reaction will be when Romney eventually gets the Nomination. Will he final give up his grudge (which he self inflicted) and interview Romney on his show.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:20 am
32. OR…
Will Romney congratulate Huckabee if Mike gets the nomination?
And campaign on Mike’s behalf?
January 13th, 2010 at 3:25 am
Never going to happen, but Romney is a bigger man than Huckabee, so at a minimum, he will not take pot shots at him as Huckabee did to Romney.
If by some weird circumstance, Huckabee gets the nomination, he will have to deal with the Religious Bigot label he now wears, especially with the LDS population who vote overwhelmingly Republican, but will be hard pressed to vote for Huckabee. While over all they are not significant to make up the difference nationally, they do make up enough in key states that Huckabee would probably not win the Oval office, and will effectively leave Obama in for 4 more years.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:31 am
I thought Palin did terrible….she looked different, her eyes looked different, looked ticked off. Questions were nothing new…..”How do you think Obama’s doing”? her answer: “More of that reflection of people’s uncomfortability”, translate please…I’m not a expert in grammar, but is that a word? With all due respect to her and her supporters, she was totaly unprepared….When asked about Pelosi, she said that Pelosi’s constituents are PROBABLY not enamored by her…What…..she represents San Francisco, and they love her…And what about that lame answer she gave on Iran……..If there is no criticism from her supporters, then she will continue making the same mistakes over and over again, if you think that everything she says is great and don’t ask anything of her, then she’ll keep on giving superficial answers, and will not be taken seriously. This gig with FOX might really hurt her politically if she doesn’t do her research and become proficient on the issues.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:49 am
David Shedlock:#29
With all due respect, Huckabee’s show does well because there’s absolutely nothing on CNN and MSNBC….How many times can someone watch Lock-up, and who knows if people are even watching it, or if they just have the TV on for backround noise like I do for my little blind dog so he knows where he is.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:49 am
Do you have a poll to back up your assertion that Pelosi’s constituents “love her?”
How much more liberal do you think Pelosi’s district is than the rest of California? I’d suspect based on the following numbers that her approval rating is actually sub-50% in her district and this is based on the Field poll, which is pretty favorable to Democrats.
Poll: Only 34 percent of Californians approve of Pelosi’s performance
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/63689-poll-34-of-californians-approve-of-pelosis-job-performance
January 13th, 2010 at 3:50 am
Lock-up is a good show, probably the best programming on MSNBC.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:52 am
Although I am no big fan of Huckabee, as a candidate for President I dislike him, but he has a large following which he created during his run for the President, and there is no denying it. Its not enough of a following to get him elected President, but it enough to get high ratings for a Cable show, regardless of the time slot.
January 13th, 2010 at 4:06 am
Sarah Palin Debuts on Fox New’s ‘O’Reilly Factor’
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2010/January/Sarah-Palin-Debuts-on-Fox-News-OReilly-Factor/
January 13th, 2010 at 6:52 am
WOW,I saw it. Looks like Hearst ( Murdoch ) has another Alf Landon to push. I wonder if God sits on Sarah’s shoulders, like Hearst said about Landon in 1936? I know he ( God ) would have to climb down from Huck and transfer his allegiance. Is it in the contract?
January 13th, 2010 at 7:06 am
Both Ronald Reagan and Mike Huckabee have many things in common:
1) Both are successful Television celebrities.
2) Both are successful Radio broadcasters.
3) Both are great Communicators.
4) Both are successful long term Governor’s.
5) Both have a Great Sense of Humor.
In the 80′s the Reagan Fans were successful in helping Reagan with his comeback win in 1980 after his loss in 1976. And now its Huckabee Fans expanding at a blistering pace across America, county after county after county. The Gigantic Network of Huckabee Fans keeps on breaking new records. Mike Huckabee’s popularity keeps on soaring to new heights everyday! The Rocky music is growing louder and louder!
January 13th, 2010 at 7:38 am
#42…You missed some.
Both are men
Both lived past age 40
Both are white
Both had immigrant ancestors
Both have two eyes, a nose, and a mouth
Both were Republicans (later in life for Reagan)
Both were married
Both had kids
Both wanted to be president
Both missed out on it at least once
Both hunted
Both drove cars
Both had photos taken
Both gave speeches
But…
It you really want to mention a similarity of these two men that differentiates them from dozens of other people that approximate this description…..
They both ran against a Romney for the Republican Party nomination for President.
And then Reagan finally became President 12 years later.
So look for your man Huck to start gaining traction in 2020…
January 13th, 2010 at 8:06 am
“#14 Knickers, we’ll miss you.”
BINGO Tommy Boy, at least Knickers 1.0 was entertaining, Knickers 2.0, well, no comment.
January 13th, 2010 at 8:11 am
30. David, I guess you missed the snarky comments Huck’s made about Palin over the last year. I don’t see any reason why Huck should be happy about Palin stealing his thunder at FOX. I’m not saying his show ratings will change, just that she’s a lot more likable and popular with Republicans than he is. It was sort of his territory, and she moved in – again.
January 13th, 2010 at 8:14 am
“just that she’s a lot more likable and popular with Republicans than he is.” We can also substitute Mr. Romney for the word he.
January 13th, 2010 at 8:29 am
#46…..OJ…….As far as Presidents go, it’s better to be respected than liked…..Romney understands that.
January 13th, 2010 at 8:39 am
“As far as Presidents go, it’s better to be respected than liked” That I agree with, but usually, one has to be liked before one can actually be President. It is also true that Mr. Romney is not hated by most people so that is a feather in his cap. However, he could stand to improve his likability levels.
January 13th, 2010 at 11:35 am
10,
I’m not positive but I think his competitors include:
Reruns of Mr Ed
Reruns of the Beverly Hill Billies
and Reruns of You Betcha Life
January 13th, 2010 at 11:36 am
22,
“Palin refused to answer nearly all of O’Reilly’s questions. He kept repeating them, and she kept ignoring him. Her responses were either – it’s lies, gossip (BTW gossip is usually true) or the American people don’t care about this crap.”
True, But she did smile a lot
January 13th, 2010 at 11:45 am
Sarah & Bristol Palin: “We’re Glad We Chose Life”
http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2010/01/13/sarah-bristol-palin–were-glad-we-chose-life–
…as long as the Palins comprehend that they have the right to make that choice, and that many women exercise their right to decide differently.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Huckabee continues to surge in popularity. His being an effective communicator on the conservative values and views that resonates with most Americans. It will be very difficult for him not to pursue POTUS in 2012. Had the republican party not been so divided in 2008 and realized that Huckabee was our strongest candidate against Obama, we could of beat Obama in 2008. I think the reality that goes with the damage of an Obama Administration is causing people to look to Huckabee for the leadership that is clearly lacking today in the White House.
January 13th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
53. Amen.
January 13th, 2010 at 10:15 pm
Soon enough, Conservatives will have not one, but two top-rated shows.
January 17th, 2010 at 4:21 am
“many women exercise their right to decide differently.”
No one has the right to kill their own offspring. The right to life is inalienable and God-Given.
January 18th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Michael Reagan Becomes Honorary Chairman of the FairTax National Victory Campaign
Friday, January 15, 2010
By: Ken Hoagland
For Immediate Release: January 15, 2010
Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, has been named the Honorary Chairman of the National FairTax Victory campaign according to officials at FairTax.org.
“This is a natural step considering how strongly Michael has worked to keep alive the legacy and meaning of Ronald Reagan’s work and influence on public policy,” said Ken Hoagland of the FairTax National Victory Campaign.
“My father understood that the income tax system works against the nation’s best interests and primarily benefits the political class,” said Mr. Reagan. “I am convinced that had it existed in his time, my father would have been a strong proponent of the FairTax.”
“This new year of 2010 is the 30th Anniversary of my father’s successful campaign to replace Jimmy Carter as President. Then, as now, the nation was mired in a deep economic recession, our nation was viewed as in decline domestically and internationally, and the American people were looking for real, positive and substantive change in the direction of our country. My father, Ronald Reagan, offered and went on to provide just that, real and positive change for the United States. The FairTax will provide the same kind of free enterprise driven economic growth, simplified tax system, reduced taxes to honest Americans, millions of new jobs and a realistic way of dealing with the massive and rapidly growing deficit.”
Reagan noted that there have been tens of thousands of changes to the tax code since his father lead the charge for tax reductions and a simplified system. “The special interest lobbyist-driven changes that have undermined his work to simplify the tax code prove that it is a beast that cannot be tamed– only replaced,” said Reagan. “I remember my father saying, ‘Extreme taxation, excessive controls, oppressive government competition with business, frustrated minorities and forgotten Americans are not the products of free enterprise. They are the residue of centralized bureaucracy, of government by the self-anointed elite.’ It is clear to me that if the FairTax existed then, he would have been a FairTax champion.”
“This will remain a non-partisan national movement to win enactment of a far better national tax system,” said Reagan. “Like my father, the FairTax campaign has long said that such big changes must be driven by Americans across the political spectrum,” he said. “I join many Democrats as well as Republicans and independents who believe the FairTax will cure a host of national problems and lead to a new era of robust economic growth”.
Reagan pointed out that the FairTax will attract trillions of dollars of foreign investment into the U.S. economy and bring back trillions more in American investments currently in offshore accounts and investments, expand the national tax base dramatically to include taxation of those who illegally avoid taxation or benefit from special tax breaks to the politically powerful, and lift the weight of federal taxes and payroll deductions entirely from millions of poor and elderly. “It is the shortest path to full economic recovery and millions of new jobs, ending Congressional corruption of the tax code and providing significant tax relief to the middle class”, he said. “The FairTax ends the special benefits enjoyed by the political class which has so badly hurt our economy.”
National FairTax Victory Campaign official Ken Hoagland said that Mr. Reagan will lead a revitalized national effort to bring the FairTax into every American household and to Congress. “We have started with a petition to the House Ways and Means Committee to hold a fair and balanced hearing about pending FairTax legislation that now has 65 co-sponsors in the Senate and House of Representatives.”
HMMM im trying to think who else was forward thinking enough to be a Fair Tax supporter. Just another example of how much like Reagan Huckabee is. The only major candidate pushing the Fair Tax is Gov Huckabee.. why? becuase he’s the only one that wants to let us have control of our own money back! visit http://www.fairtax.org