And then there were six: Former Arkansas governor and Fox News talking head Mike Huckabee brought the official tally of Republican candidates for the 2016 presidential contest to a half-dozen Tuesday, and he blasted his onetime rival for the presidency, Democrat Barack Obama, while he was at it.

“We were promised hope, but it was just talk,” he said, referencing Obama’s 2008 slogan while playing upon the setting of his speech — his (and Bill Clinton’s) hometown of Hope, Ark.

Oh, and Huckabee had some choice words for two of his current contenders as well: Hillary Clinton from the Democratic corner and Jeb Bush from the GOP ranks. “I don’t come from a family dynasty, but a working family. I grew up blue collar, not blue blood,” he said, making a not-at-all-veiled reference to both opponents.

Also making the list of talking points for Huckabee’s big launch were such hot-button topics as abortion, same-sex marriage and the economy. Watch him get animated in the clip below:

–Posted by Kasia Anderson

 Wait, before you go…

If you're reading this, you probably already know that non-profit, independent journalism is under threat worldwide. Independent news sites are overshadowed by larger heavily funded mainstream media that inundate us with hype and noise that barely scratch the surface. We believe that our readers deserve to know the full story. Truthdig writers bravely dig beneath the headlines to give you thought-provoking, investigative reporting and analysis that tells you what’s really happening and who’s rolling up their sleeves to do something about it.

Like you, we believe a well-informed public that doesn’t have blind faith in the status quo can help change the world. Your contribution of as little as $5 monthly or $35 annually will make you a groundbreaking member and lays the foundation of our work.

Support Truthdig
In this Article:
#abortion#christian right#economy#gop#hillary clinton#income inequality#jeb bush#marco rubio#mike huckabee#president#republicans#same-sex marriage#ted cruz