Joe Carter, Kingmaker

Ever since blogging buddy Joe Carter announced he that he was leaving for Little Rock to join the Huckabee campaign, ole Huck's poll numbers have been climbing like a homesick angel. I knew Joe was a good blogger, but who knew he was a kingmaker?

The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows a new national leader in the race for the Republican Presidential Nomination. While enjoying an amazing surge, Mike Huckabee has earned support from 20% of Likely Republican Primary Voters nationwide. Three points back, at 17%, is Rudy Giuliani. That’s the lowest level of support ever recorded for Giuliani in the tracking poll and represents a seven-point decline over the past week. Huckabee has gained eight points during the same time frame.

I've always wanted a job in a Republican White House. Joe - don't forget me when you get to Washington!