Huckabee Spreads Christmas Spirit at Orlando Book Store
By Ben Coplin
ORLANDO, Fla. – Even with over a week before Thanksgiving, Christmas music chimed through the overhead speakers in the Barnes & Noble on E. Colonial Drive in Downtown Orlando.
At 7 P.M. Monday night, an hour before former governor and Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee was set to begin autographing his new book “A Simple Christmas”, lines of eager patrons wove through the aisles.
The waiting public gave cheers and applause every time Huckabee’s name was mentioned on the P.A system, and a warm, family like atmosphere gravitated throughout the store.
“He really knows what the true spirit of Christmas is, and how to bring it to others.” Said customer Margaret Johansen, clutching the book to her chest.
Huckabee arrived with an entourage of assistants and production staff, all wearing matching “Huckabee” racing jackets.
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Huckabee explained that writing this book was a “different” experience for him. He says it’s meant to bring back fond memories of the reader’s own Christmas experiences.
“It’s my seventh book, and it’s really my favorite, because it’s totally non-political; even liberals will love this book.” Huckabee joked.
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Of course, the question on everyone’s mind that evening was whether or not a Presidential run in 2012 was in Huckabee’s future.
“It’s way too far away, right now, my focus is getting the right people elected in 2010.” Said Huckabee, when asked by Fox 35’s Sonni Abatta.
Much to the customer’s delight, Huckabee was even able to get a few book personalization’s written before hastily setting off for an appearance on “On the Record” with Greta Van Susteren.
“…One thing is for sure, there’s at least a bookstore full of people who will be spreading the true meaning of Christmas this year” said Julie Clarkson, as she departed the warmth of the book store.
