Monday, December 17, 2007

MIKE HUCKABEE

Huck's Brilliant New Christmas Ad

I don't think it's any big secret that I've got my gripes with Mike Huckbee, but his latest ad, going up tomorrow in Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina, is brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

It's simple - just Huckabee in a red Christmas sweater, saying he's sure the viewers are "worn out" from political commercials, and so he's just going to take a moment for "what really matters" - wishing them a Merry Christmas - and mentioning that the holidy is a celebration of the birth of Christ. "Silent Night" plays quietly on the piano in the background.

It's soft, warm, and pleasant. In fact, no matter how the presidential campaign turns out, I'd watch a Mike Huckabee Christmas Special.

Everybody's been wondering how the campaigns can work and spread their message through the holidays without seeming Grinchy. This is one way that I think will work.

12/17 01:40 PMShare