Letter To Mike Huckabee

For those who don't know, I have a huge interest in American politics. In the current presidential race, I was a supporter of Republican Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas. He announced yesterday that he was dropping out of the race, now that Senator John McCain has clinched the Republican nomination. I decided to send him an e-mail. Here it is:


Governor Huckabee,

My name is Josh Bernier, I am 18 years old and reside in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I have been a fan of yours ever since you were profiled by New Man magazine. Since that magazine was released, I have followed your campaign almost religiously. Seeing you in the race, knowing where you stood on social issues and your record as governor, gave me someone to genuinely cheer for during this campaign season. Both as a follower of Jesus Christ, and as a concerned world citizen.

Now that the race has come to an end, I sit here and look back over the past months, and I am so grateful for how far you've come in this contest. I recall watching in the fall and being annoyed that CNN never mentioned you or seemed to include you in their polls. I remember pondering the potential that an endorsement from Chuck Norris could bring. I remember watching excitedly as you became a "first-tier" candidate. I recall shouting for joy when, against all odds it seemed, you took Iowa in convincing fashion. I recall getting your e-mails asking for contributions and wanting to help but, without a home state, could not do so. But beyond that, I remember always being proud of you for where you stood on issues, and your ability to defend your record unashamedly. I always appreciated your unwillingness to run attack ads. This showed strength and integrity, and it helped allow me to be proud to tell my friends and colleagues, "I support Mike Huckabee."

I only wish I was an American citizen, and therein could've helped out in more substantial ways. But being a Canadian who knows that what happens in America has repercussions for the entire world, I was hoping that faith and optimism would be enough. Oh well, not this time.

I hope to see you again in 4 years, unless Sen. McCain were to run for a second term as president. Thank you for all you've done and tried to do for America. Know that your fan base extends beyond the 49th parallel. I pray that you recover and reflect during the next few days, and that you continue to work to bring about real change in the world. God bless!

-Bernier