Mike Huckabee Performs Well on The Daily Show

Matt Lewis | June 20, 2009 2:38 PM

Mike Huckabee was on The Daily Show the other day, debating the abortion issue, and I've got to say, he is still quite impressive as a communicator.

In fact, by the end of the conversation, he had

Jon Stewart questioning his own stance on abortion, though he did say early on that he is in the mushy middle on this issue (parts 1-3 below) ...

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

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Mike Huckabee Extended Interview Pt. 1

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The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

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Mike Huckabee Extended Interview Pt. 2

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The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

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Mike Huckabee Extended Interview Pt. 3

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Jason Jones in Iran

While I don't agree with all of Huckabee's positions (especially his populist economic positions), it's hard to deny his likability, charisma and humor.

It is clear that Huckabee is far and away the best-equipped contemporary Republican --in terms of his ability to communicate conservative positions to non-conservatives ...

In a related story, Huckabee was recently ambushed by TMZ, and once again demonstrated his ability to use humor to his advantage ...