Huckabee's absence will benefit, at least I think so, former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty.
His campaign released a statement about the announcement:
Mike Huckabee is a friend and colleague, and an important leader within the Republican Party. Mike and I agree our nation is facing big challenges and desperately needs new leadership, and I plan to work hard to earn the support of the millions of Americans who have supported him. Mary and I wish Mike and Janet all the best.Another former GOP governor, Jon Huntsman of Utah, made the following comments:
Our country has been very fortunate to have Mike Huckabee as a leader and public servant. His commitment to this country and its core values -- life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness -- is a model to which all elected officials should aspire. It is unfortunate that we will not have his voice -- or his bass guitar -- in the presidential debate, as our party would have benefited from his involvement. Yet I'm confident that he will continue to be a positive force in the national conversation no matter his future endeavors and I look forward to his continued friendship.Huntsman is expected to enter the race for the White House.
Huckabee, who is 55 years old, cited faith as one of his reasons for not running. He's young enough to run in 2016 or 2020.
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