Huckabee in trouble

The Huckster is facing a stiff challenge by conservatives. Rush Limbaugh in particular stopped just short of denouncing Huckabee as a fraud today on his show. March Ambinder has noted this. Ambinder also had this post today:

What's the Huckabee universe's take on why Rush Limbaugh does not like the man from Arkansas? I asked a prominent DC-based Huckabee ally:

"Honestly, because Rush doesn’t think for himself. That’s not necessarily a slap because he’s not paid to be a thinker—he’s an entertainer. I can’t remember the last time that he has veered from the talking points from the DC/Manhattan chattering class. If they were praising Huckabee, he would be too." "Also, I have to think that he’s dying to have Hillary in the White House. Bill Clinton made Rush a megastar. Having another Clinton back in power would make him the Leading Voice of the Opposition once again."

Rush also alluded to this exact charge at least twice on his show, without citing its source. Huckabee should do the rounds on right-wing radio. This could be what stops his campaign in its tracks, the liberal-in-sheep's-clothing charge sticks. Right-wing radio is a very credible source to many a Republican primary voter.