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So, Mike Huckabee has become the chattering classes’ cause celeb and for the first time this primary season, the bright lights of the nation's attention are being cast in his direction. Will Huckabee emerge from the political mist to ascend to the presidency like Jimmy Cater in 1976? Or will he shine bright and then flame out like other candidates have before? The decision is up to you. In an effort to keep our readers and supporters informed SLDN has put together a small selection of notes and quotes from Huckabee on the issue of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell." In response to a questionnaire Huckabee filled-out in 1992, during his first run for political office, he rejected the idea of allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly, before adding:

"I believe to try to legitimize that which is inherently illegitimate would be a disgraceful act of government. I feel homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous public health risk."

More recently, when answering a question on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" during the Republican CNN/YouTube debate, Huckabee reaffirmed his support for the ban by saying that:

"The Uniform Code of Military Justice is probably the best rule, and it has to do with conduct. People have a right to have whatever feelings, whatever attitudes they wish, but when their conduct could put at risk the morale, or put at risk even the cohesion that Duncan Hunter spoke of, I think that's what is at issue. And that's why our policy is what it is."

So here you have it -- Mike Huckabee in his own words. I hope this information answers some questions you may have about who Huckabee is and what he believes. Will Huckabee surge from dark-horse candidate to become the Republican presidential nominee? Will his star fall to earth as quickly as it rose? Only you, the voter, can decide. I know who I will, and who I won't, be supporting for president. Do you? -Victor Maldonado