Do the Right Thing, Mike Huckabee
Do the Right Thing, Mike Huckabee
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Do the Right Thing
Inside the Movement That's Bringing Common Sense Back to America

Author: Mike Huckabee

Narrator: Mike Huckabee

Abridged: 5 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 11/18/2008


Synopsis

When Governor Mike Huckabee entered the Republican presidential race, he was the ultimate dark horse, with almost no money, no consultants, and no name recognition beyond Arkansas. The so-called experts were highly amused by this former small state governor from blue-collar roots who also played bass in a rock band. He wouldn’t have a prayer against the well-connected and financially wired pros like Rudy Giuliani, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson.

But Huckabee had one big advantage: a common sense message that connected with millions of people, and not just his fellow evangelical Christians. He spoke about family values, fair taxes, and helping hard-working, middle-class Americans in a tough economy. And to the dismay of some Republicans, he talked about fighting Wall Street greed and K Street corruption.

Huckabee shocked the country by winning the all-important Iowa caucuses and seven other states, while spending far less than the other major candidates. He created an army of passionate volunteers and small donors, transforming his campaign into a true movement that will endure long after Election Day.

Do The Right Thing is Huckabee’s amazing story, in his own words—from making commercials with Chuck Norris to meeting a Michigan woman who insisted on donating her wedding ring. But this is more than just a campaign memoir. It’s a vision for a smarter, fairer type of politics—“vertical politics”—that focuses on common sense solutions for education, health care, the economy, and many other issues. It’s not about right versus left; it’s about taking America up rather than down.
Huckabee also shows how the Republican Party can heal its divisions—between social and fiscal conservatives, the wealthy and the middle class, the religious and the secular—and become a true majority party again.

About The Author

Mike Huckabee won eight states and more than four million votes during the 2008 Republican presidential primaries. He served as the governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007 and as lieutenant governor from 1993 to 1996. Before politics, he worked in broadcasting and advertising and spent twelve years as a pastor and denominational leader. He lives with his wife, Janet, in North Little Rock, Arkansas. They have three grown children, three dogs, and at least that many friends!


Reviews

Goodreads review by John on June 03, 2009

I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I expected a formulaic pronouncement of Governor Huckabee's conservative credentials. There is some of that, but the book is much more. Huckabee provides great stories about the 2008 Presidential campaign trail, and some of the volunteers who selflessly ass......more

Goodreads review by Astin on November 17, 2024

Edit from 2024: Its so interesting to read what I used to think about somebody, and then the benefit of behavior over time to inform other sides. I no longer view this politician as somebody of integrity, but rather somebody who is (also) bought/sold into the empire he claims to speak against. I sup......more

Goodreads review by April on December 30, 2008

This book was on the new release shelf and just kept calling my attention everytime I went to the library so I finally checked it out. While he's got some great ideas on why our country is in such a mess right now they are overshadowed by his examining why his campaign was so great and reasons they......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on November 30, 2008

I picked this book up because I was a Romney supporter and I heard that Mike Huckabee took some shots at Romney in his new book. Did Huckabee take shots at Romney? Sort off--I think he was mostly explaining his strategy in the Republican Primary. Romney has tons of money to set up offices and run ad......more

Goodreads review by Joe on October 28, 2009

My main policy is never to spend a cent on this stupid political works. Well, my mom got this for free, so I was happy to read it. The thing I find great about this book is nothing really that is said in the book. I disagree on many issues with Mike, especially at times when he is talking sense in o......more