Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Tuesday that compared to his 2008 White House run, this time would be different in that he’s had people for a number of months come to him and say they’d be willing to write him a check.
He declined, though, to put a specific figure on how much he thinks he needs to raise.
“I have an internal number, but it’s not something I really want to share,” the potential 2016 contender said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “You know, one thing about running for president before — you learn a few things so you’re better prepared, and one thing you learn is don’t tell everything you know.”
As opposed to some other potential GOP contenders, Mr. Huckabee largely held his fire when asked about former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney, both of whom are considering runs.
He said Mr. Bush has “governed very effectively,” and asked if there would be “too many Bushes,” Mr. Huckabee said it would be for the voters to decide.
“I don’t think it should be that he is automatically the frontrunner because his name is Bush, but you know what? It’s not fair to say he shouldn’t run because he’s a Bush,” Mr. Huckabee said.
Asked if three times is too much for Mr. Romney, who also ran in 2008, Mr. Huckabee said it’s his decision.
“America is a wonderful country where people are free to make the decision,” he said.
• David Sherfinski can be reached at dsherfinski@washingtontimes.com.
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