Huckabee endorsed by Wildmon

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Dr. Don Wildmon, founder and chairman of the Mississippi-based American Family Association, has given his personal endorsement to Huckabee, who he says understands the needs of the United States and has the ability to lead the country in meeting those needs.

"I think he shares our values. Will we agree with Governor Huckabee on 100 percent of items? No, we will not," Wildmon offers. "Will there be some disagreement on values or areas that we think are less important than our major fight for the values? Yes, there will be some disagreement."

"But when you take the whole ball of wax, I think Governor Huckabee is the person we need," continues the ordained United Methodist pastor. "I think he has the skills to bring us together. I think he has the leadership and the vision, and I think he can take the country to that place where we need to be desperately at this point in our history."

In response to the endorsement, the Huckabee campaign issued a press release quoting the presidential hopeful as saying: "I'm proud to receive the support from such an influential member of the religious community. Rev. Wildmon and I share the same values on faith and family, which are keep issues for the Republican Party."

Wildmon notes that his endorsement is a personal one and not that of any group with which he may be associated.