A Case of Hope in Presidential Politics

Politics doesn't have to be mean, says GOP prez hopeful Mike Huckabee. Take the friendly voice mail he received from Hillary Clinton about the touchy subject of religion and politics. In a recent magazine article, Huckabee had said that although he goes to a very expressive church (Baptist), it doesn't mean that those like Clinton who attend a more formal and liturgical church (United Methodist) are less genuine. One memorable thing Hillary Clinton said in the message: "I do have a soft spot for boys from Hope." Like her spouse, Huckabee was born in Hope, Ark.

SEC's Cheer Squad: Bubba and Carville

Bill Clinton is not only spanning the world to campaign for AIDS relief and hitting the stump for Hillary. Now he'll be popping up in front of sports junkies. The Southeastern Conference, home to Bubba's favorite team, the University of Arkansas Razorbacks (he went to Georgetown and Yale, but some ties run deeper), is kicking off a 75th-anniversary bash later this month. Over the next year, the sec will run spots on CBS and ESPN celebrating a student-athlete at each of the 12 conference colleges. The Arkansas tale will be narrated by the former president. Chipping in for his own alma mater, Louisiana State University, will be Clinton's pal James Carville. There are a few open slots. Any GOP takers?