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Posted Jun 14, 2008 by Mike Krachan

Fox News hires Huckabee, draws fire for GOP ties


Mike Huckabee
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After being heavily criticized for hiring former senior Bush adviser, Karl Rove, as a political analyst in Feburary, Fox News is once again raising questions about its so-called "fair and balanced" approach to reporting politics.

Mike Huckabee, an ordained Baptist preacher, former Governor of Arkansas, and Neoconservative cheerleader said this of his new position,


"I hope to bring the unique perspective from 'inside the dragon's belly' as well as to try and speak for the millions of hardworking middle-class Americans who really do feel that their voices are not being heard."


Huckabee dropped out of the Presidential race after McCain clinched the nomination in March, but has been mentioned as a possible running mate for McCain. Mike won several caucuses, and placed a close second in a few, but ran into financial problems. He has since formed a political action committee to help raise funds for John McCain and other GOP members.

Both Huckabee and Rove are key supporters of Senator John McCain.