Exclusive: Huckabee Caught on Tape

It seems that Huckabee's claim that his Mormons believe that Satan and the Devil are brothers wasn't such an off-the-cuff, innocent question after all.

The issue is not the question itself (nobody cares what Mormons believe about Jesus and the Devil), the allegation is that Huckabee's comment wasn't so "innocent" and "born of genuine ignorance" as he claimed (and the video tries to show). Mike has a pattern of deception when it comes to responding to gaffs and mistakes. Take a look at a few of his other less than truthful responses:http://blog.electromneyin2008.com/2007/12/21/an-innocent-huckabee-ques­tion-on-mormonism-not-quite/

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[friendofhuckabee]

What do think Mike should say? Being an ordained Christian minister, he knows a great deal about the Christian faith, but comparatively very little about the Mormon faith. What he did say is true, and a core belief of Mormonism.

[gmcflugalson]

What Mike should do is be honest. Instead of acting like he's got an innocent question that he's genuinely looking for an answer to, he should just make the statement "did you know that Mormons believe..."and get the message out there if he wants to. Instead of being up-front he play ignorance shtick, but nobody buys it anymore.

[Lyndehouse]

Romney's religion clearly teaches that Jesus and Satan are brothers AND that Christ's sacrifice on the cross is not enough to FULLY pay for the sins of believers.

[gmcflugalson]

You've missed the point entirely (it wouldn't matter if Mormons believe that Satan is the brother of a marshmellow.) Watch the video again, there's a reason that all the references to Hucakbee's ignorance about Mormonism are underlined. Mike folks were running around weeks earlier using the factoid as a political attack and then miraculously Mike innocently wonders the same exact thing out loud -- I don't think so.

[Lyndehouse]

Mormons believe exactly what Huckabee said they did

[gmcflugalson]

For the millionth time, you've missed the point completely (nobody cares what Mormons believe). Mike's feigned ignorance about the Mormon doctrine leaves this viewer completely incredulous. This was clearly a way to deliver an underhanded attack on Romney. You probably believed that Hillary's NH manager was making an "innocent" rumination as well when he wondered if the Republicnas would use Obama's drug past against him.

[ParadiseDestroyed]

It doesn't matter what Mormons believe or don't believe. Mike Huckabee knows LDS doctrine and is trying to attack the LDS faith and then pretend he doesn't know the LDS faith very well.

That's nothing but classic "passive-aggrssive" behavior is attacking someone and then denying it.

[wilkey40]

I find it amazing in this day and age I would have to say this but I will. Every Sunday I hear how Jesus died for our sins, no Jesus died because someone looked down on him and disagreed with his religious beliefs, because it was different then their own! So if Jesus did die for our sins isn't looking down on someone because they have a different religious belief a sin !!!!!!

[designtoad]

Mitt Romney would have been the perfect president for these economic times. He has real-world business experience and has run a state as governor.

Unfortunately we have Obama buying everything up with taxpayer money (banks, auto industry, healthcare, construction.... and proposing to affect all business with his 'green' agenda), plus placing inexperienced appointees in charge (check the backgrounds, most have no real world experience--especially the 31 year old making decisions for GM).

[nrobyar]

This is the most pathetic attempt at trying to derail Mike Huckabee that I have ever seen. Look, Romney said horrible things about Gov. Huckabee AND paid CFG 550,000 to distort his record. If all you can say about Huck is that he asked this question, & later apologized directly to Romney if he offended him I'd say he did a pretty good job. I find it odd that Romney didn't take THAT OPPORTUNITY to tell eveyone just what Mormons do believe....

[YungCyfe]

lol this is old as hell but the question would be how would that affected his ability to run the country

[daveperk]

Oh yeah, gotta point out, as a resident of Texas, that group has NOTHING to do with the Mormon church. They're an offshoot that left for a REASON, because of doctrinal differences.

I'm an ordinary evangelical guy, not too deep in it, not into politics, and I can't think of any Mormon I've ever met that isn't a quality citizen and good person, honestly, visibly good. I don't believe all that they do but I endorse the quality of people they put out into the country. Good folks.

[daveperk]

Just heard Huck on Rush today pretending that question was rooted in his own genuine ignorance of mormon religious doctrine, AGAIN.

Huck KNOWS what Mormons believe, and I think for him to pretend he doesn't is the act of a weasel and a liar, and is considerably enlightening about his character. He's NOT a nice guy.

And he told the same lie to Rush today, 8 27 08 ... said the reporter was more of an expert than he was, and he was actually ASKING the reporter that question... LIAR.

[ScottsdaleStylee]

paint - For once, I agree with you. :) I hope everyone (including you and I) will always seek the truth and remain open-minded to what others believe and learn for ourselves.

But again, you have failed to answer my question. :) You are entitled to your opinion; however, do not be suprised when someone calls you out for it and asks you to provide more support than "ipse dixit."

[paintvp]

It's about time all members seek the truth. Anyone reading this post should search every website and bookstore available. I don't need to provide a source only to have you say they are liers and not reliable. Seek the truth and the truth will set you free!

Titus 3:5 He saved us, not on the basis of DEEDS which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy.

[ScottsdaleStylee]

paint- You failed to answer my question. Where do you get your information?

You falsely assume that I have not looked it up and you falsely assume that I have not read my Church's history.

Are you related to Elder Ballard?

[paintvp]

Hey this is not a false rumor or conspiracy. Look it up. You might think you know about your history. Read some of the Smith family history. Read all of the Church authors and every other book you can get your hands on. I have, since our family is a direct decendant of Hyrum Smith. You should do the same.

[ScottsdaleStylee]

paint -- Did you know that I know my Church's history and doctrines? Therefore, I do not need you to try and tell me about false rumors and conspiracies regarding my Church.

Your statement is not true. Where do you get your information?