Huckabee: Obama Will Lose Presidency If KSM Trial Goes Awry

Former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is raising the stakes in the debate over the Justice Department's decision to put terror suspects on trial in federal court in New York City.

The former Arkansas governor told WDBO in Orlando that, if the trials go awry -- by, say, resulting in the suspects getting off without a guilty verdict -- President Barack Obama would be booted from office in 2012.

"God help us if they get off on a technicality because of the way the evidence was gathered," Huckabee said, according to the station's website. "I would tell you not only is the Obama administration finished, I think the Democratic Party is finished."

"I think it's absurd," he added, "and I think the Obama administration will be as much on trial as Khalid Sheikh Mohammed."

Attorney General Eric Holder on Friday made it clear that the department would never have brought these cases to trial were they not air tight. So the notion that KSM and others will "get off on a technicality" is unlikely. Nevertheless, Huckabee's comments are the most overt yet indicating that Republicans plan to use the trial of terrorist suspects as an election issue.

The next question is how vulnerable Senate Democrats react when pressed on Holder's decision.

(Hat tip: GOP12)

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Comments

[Marmashi]

Huck should go home and write a book. Who trusts his judgment anymore? With his commutation of the cop killer's Arkansas life sentence, he can kiss the White House Goodbye. He will be pilloried by all. His predictions mean NOTHING- maybe they mean the opposite. He is no one to listen too.
Not anymore.

[waynesmyer]

He also commuted the prison sentence of a a child-killer & rapist who did it again! and we can trust the judgment of this putrid sack of coca? Right?

[jasonfebery]

I wouldn't go so far as to say he would lose the election especially if he's facing that blogger from Wasilla. But I think it could present some problems to him down the line, even though it would be the justice department's fault and not his.

http://jasonfebery.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/the-huckster/

[John C. Bonser]

When those who hope to become President lose confidence in our legal system, it is time for them to quietly retire.

[research]

Conservatism was formed to fight Democracy and the Enlightenment.

What would you expect?

[1differentdrummer]

Okay, Huckster, what else do you see in your crystal ball?

[thegreatestgood]

Spoken like a true patriotic American!

[Marnie1]

I wonder that the Repugs haven't figured out that even if there is no legitimate evidence left standing to convict in US court - these individuals could still be tried, and should be tried in international law.

If there is still no legitimate evidence left to convict, the responsibility for that failure is totally on the backs of the Bush administration and the Republican Party as it was their responsibility after capture to collect proof of guilt.

If they did not do so it is their failure.

[jackbutler5555]

Headline: Huckabee: Obama Will Lose Presidency If KSM Trial Goes Awry

So, if I read this correctly, if things go smoothly, Huckabee is saying Obama will win next time.

[slowhand0728]

I can not even imagine how people in NY would react to a Not Guilty verdict. That being said will not happen, this is all for show in the first place.

[Cogs]

Would Huckabee feel differently if Chuck Norris handled security at the court house?

[Countdown09]

Wishful thinking Mr. Huckberry. The republican strategy is simply, hope and pray Pres. Obama screws something up.

[Chris1962]

>>>"God help us if they get off on a technicality because of the way the evidence was gathered," Huckabee said, according to the station's website. "I would tell you not only is the Obama administration finished, I think the Democratic Party is finished.">>>

Huckabee is absolutely right about this. And God forbid some glory-seeking jihadist on a subway, or a crowded Manhattan street, screams "For the great martyr Khalid Sheikh Mohammed!" and opens fire, Hasan-style. Obama's presidency will be over on the spot, and the Democratic party will be in shambles. This is a totally political decision on Obama's part, and I think he's making a huge mistake risking the safety of NYers like this.

[Nicholas Roy]

If a terrorist was already there and motivated to do this why would he have waited until now or durring this trial to commit such an act? Terrorist are no more likely to attack New York durring this trial then they have been for the past 8 years, they are not waiting for reasons to launch attacks. In their minds they've always had their reasons and motivations, this trial doesn't attract anymore terrorists that wouldn't have already been trying to attack.

[leonardse]

AH, Huckabee, Paterson, Guilani, all against trial in NYC. We should listen to these winners! Two out of three could not take out Sarah Palin. Let's listen to these people.

[Altruth]

Republicans lacking any plans or substance can only hope that some issue tarnishes our AWESOME President. Hey Republicans, your gimmicks are not working and will not work! The American people want substance not gimmicks and h a t e!

[Chris1962]

>>>Republicans lacking any plans or substance can only hope that some issue tarnishes our AWESOME President. Hey Republicans, your gimmicks are not working and will not work! The American people want substance not gimmicks and h a t e!>>>>

Don't look now but the Independents, who decide elections, are leaning to the right, big time. And I don't think Obama's decision to UNNECESSARILY impose more risk on NYers, for purely political reasons, is likely to help the Democratic party any.

[Altruth]

So where would you have the trial? The crime took placed in New York and the suspect is going to be put on trial in NY - what part of this don't you understand? Oh, I guess you would rather forget about a trial and keep all of them in prison regardless to if they are innocent or guilty - Bush's way!

Regarding the Independents: If Americans are so c r a z y to elect the GOP to the White House then we have to take what we get - the last time we got TWO WARS, and a collapsed economy with millions out of work and homeless! How is this working for us?

[Blak]

Wonder where he got this info from..maybe Chuck Norris let him in on a secret.

[One more Thing]

So you think he might have crystal balls?