

Huckabee's anti-refugee case takes an ugly turn

It's difficult to see any connection between Mike Huckabee's anti-refugee platform and the former pastor's commitment to Scripture.
Mike Huckabee speaks during the Republican presidential debate at Milwaukee Theatre, Nov. 10, 2015, in Milwaukee, Wis. (Photo by Morry Gash/AP)
Over the last few days, it almost seems as if Republican presidential hopefuls launched a behind-the-scenes contest: which one of them could offer the most ridiculous response to terrorist violence in Paris?
It's obviously a subjective matter, but I'd argue Mike Huckabee is a leading contender in this little competition. It was the former Arkansas governor who, just a day after the attacks, called for the cancellation of the international nuclear agreement with Iran -- seemingly unaware of the fact that Iran and ISIS are bitter enemies.
Yesterday, as BuzzFeed reported, Huckabee sunk to new depths on a far-right talk-radio show.


First, we can give refugees coats.
Second, obviously resettlement would "disrupt" their lives, but -- and this is key -- we're talking about refugees who literally ran for their lives, driven from their communities by ISIS terrorism and a deadly Syrian civil war. They're looking for some semblance of safety, and up until a few days ago, there was some modicum of bipartisan support for treating them with compassion.
Huckabee went on to say in the same interview that refugees should "end up in the neighborhood where the limousine liberal lives" or perhaps the "dorm rooms" at the University of Missouri.
Remember, Huckabee is a former Christian minister.
In a separate statement, Huckabee whined that President Obama's policy welcomes "un-vetted people," which is a brazen lie.
As for the larger context, I can't help but wonder whether Huckabee has taken the time to read the Gospel of Matthew anytime recently.