Huckabee’s decision to appear on MTP just a few days before the Iowa Caucuses was initially viewed as a high-stakes gable. If so, it paid off. Tim Russert was uncharacteristically non-confrontational asking few pointed or difficult questions. While he pressed on foreign policy, Huck’s responses were smooth, and he never got flustered. Huck came across as a confident and likable candidate. As a Fred guy, I wish it weren’t so, but I think this interview may have helped Huck. [I missed my guy on FNS, but my father said he did well.]