Mike Huckabee is the perfect example of what a conservative
republican candidate should stand for and a large portion of
social conservatives still support him. Huckabee is a staunch
opponent of gay marriage, gun control, racism and antisemitism.

Huckabee is the former governor of Arkansas who claimed victory
in the 2008 Iowa Caucus but ultimately finished second to John
McCain in the 2008 republican primaries nomination.  He was
ridiculed for his reluctance to bow out of the race even as it
was evident that he could not win.  Following the loss he was
quoted as saying "I'm not ruling anything out for the future, but
I'm not making any specific plans".

In late November 2009, Mike Huckabee said that a 2012
presidential bid "is less likely rather than more likely just
because I would have to see that the Republicans would be willing
to unite behind me." He also says it's far too early to say what
he will do and that the November 2010 congressional election
results will affect his decision. 

Mike Huckabee has a strong showing in the extremely early 2012
election polls.  According to most of the popular network and
cable news polls, Huckabee is leading amongst Republicans and has
the strongest showing when matched against Barack Obama.  

Another consideration for his 2012 nomination bid, according to
Huckabee, is the status of his weekly TV show on Fox News Channel
and it seems as though Mike is happy at the moment by spreading
his word through this national platform.
		

Judging from history, Barack Obama will most certainly win the
nomination of his Democratic Party in 2012.  Alas, both Democrats
and Republicans alike have always supported their man in the
presidency.  Being voted in for a second term however is not
necessarily a given, as seen more recently with the losing
second-term candidacies of George Bush sr. in 1992 and Jimmy
Carter in 1980.

Although Barack Obama still leads all comers in the polls his
numbers have slipped dramatically, mostly due to huge government
spending.  Obama now has a  Presidential Approval Index rating of
-18 and is among one of the lowest supported presidents following
an initial year in the office.  Many believe that the unpopular
decisions which Obama is now making are difficult and necessary
steps leading to a more prosperous and peaceful America in the
years ahead.

We expect to see Democrats take on Obama and announce their
candidacy for the 2012 nomination; fewer if Obama's popularity
rises and more should his popularity fall.  The odds against
these candidates are great as it would be very difficult for
either political party not to support their man in office. 
Persons entering the 2012 race on the Democratic side would be
looking more to gain experience and recognition than the
nomination of the party.  Democratic veteran hopefuls such as
Hillary Clinton are setting their sights for the 2016 election.

Ultimately the prospect of a second Obama term depends on his
accomplishments over the next two and a half years and the
perspective of those accomplishments in the eyes of the American
people.  The economy, healthcare and other issues of the day are
among the hundreds of national and international issues upon
which Barack Obama will be judged in 2012.