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Mike Huckabee Ponders Using Federal Troops To Stop Abortions As The Presidential Election Gets Even Sillier

Soldiers To Stop Women Having Abortions? 'We'll See...'
Paul Vale
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NEW YORK -- Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee would not rule out using federal troops or the FBI to stop American women having abortions. "I will not pretend there is nothing we can do to stop this," the social conservative former minister said on a campaign stop in Iowa on Friday.

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Mike Huckabee and Republican presidential candidate speaks during the Rick Scott's Economic Growth Summit held at the Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Convention Center on June 2, 2015 in Orlando, Florida

Later that afternoon a reporter asked Huckabee to clarify whether that meant using troops or the FBI. "We'll see if I get to be president," Huckabee replied, adding: "All American citizens should be protected.”

In the scramble to land a place on the Fox News debate stage next week, candidates are turning to ever-more headline-grabbing sound bites in the hope of securing a bump in the pols. Only the top 10 candidates across five national polls will make the cut, with the remaining seven effectively forced out of out of the race.

Headlines equal exposure equals better polling, so the logic goes, and Huckabee is not certain of a berth at the debate. Last week the former Governor of Arkansas shot for the front pages by likening the Iran nuclear deal to President Obama marching Israelis "to the doors of the ovens.” On Friday, it was Federal troops for abortions. Next week? Who knows…?

Declared 2016 Presidential Candidates
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) -- Announced March 23, 2015(01 of20)
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), his wife Heidi and their two daughters wave on stage after he announced his campaign for president, Monday, March 23, 2015 at Liberty University, in Lynchburg, Va. Cruz, who announced his candidacy on Twitter in the early morning hours, was the first major candidate to officially enter 2016 race for president. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) -- Announced April 7, 2015(02 of20)
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) announces the start of his presidential campaign, Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Ky. Paul launched his 2016 presidential campaign Tuesday with a combative message against both Washington and his fellow Republicans, declaring that "we have come to take our country back." (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton -- Announced April 12, 2015(03 of20)
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Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. Sectetary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to employees of Whitney Brothers, an educational furniture manufacturer, at a round table discussion on April 20, 2015 in Keene, New Hampshire. This marked Clinton's first major political event in New Hampshire after announcing her campaign for president a little over a week before. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) (credit:Andrew Burton via Getty Images)
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) -- Announced April 13, 2015(04 of20)
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Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) smiles as he speaks to supporters as he announces that he is running for the Republican presidential nomination, during a rally at the Freedom Tower, Monday, April 13, 2015, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) -- Announced April 30, 2015(05 of20)
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speaks to the media about his agenda in running for president, Thursday, April 30, 2015, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Ben Carson -- Announced May 4, 2015(06 of20)
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Ben Carson announces his candidacy for president during an official announcement in Detroit on Monday, May 4, 2015. Carson, 63, a retired neurosurgeon, begins the Republican primary as an underdog in a campaign expected to feature several seasoned politicians. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Carly Fiorina -- Announced May 4, 2015(07 of20)
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Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina speaks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom 15th Annual Spring Kick Off, in Waukee, Iowa, Saturday, April 25, 2015. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee (R) -- Announced May 5, 2015(08 of20)
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Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee salutes supporters in Hope, Ark., after announcing Tuesday, May 5, 2015, that he is seeking the Republican nomination in the race for president. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.) -- Announced May 27, 2015(09 of20)
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Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 2016 presidential race on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 in Cabot, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former New York Gov. George Pataki (R) -- Announced May 28, 2015(10 of20)
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Former New York Gov. George Pataki announces his plans to seek the Republican nomination for president, Thursday, May 28, 2015, at the historic town hall in Exeter, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim Cole) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) -- Announced May 30, 2015(11 of20)
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Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks during an event to announce his candidacy for a presidential campaign May 30, 2015 at Federal Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland. O'Malley was the third Democrat, after former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), to throw his hat in the ring for the Democratic nomination. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (credit:Alex Wong via Getty Images)
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) -- Announced June 1, 2015(12 of20)
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CENTRAL, SOUTH CAROLINA - JUNE 1: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) gives a speech where he announced his candidacy for United States President during an outdoor event on June 1, 2015 in Central, South Carolina. Graham is the ninth Republican to join the race for president in 2016. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images) (credit:Jessica McGowan via Getty Images)
Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee (D) -- Announced June 3, 2015(13 of20)
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Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) -- Announced June 4, 2015(14 of20)
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Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) -- Announced June 15, 2015(15 of20)
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Business Mogul Donald Trump (R) -- Announced June 16, 2015(16 of20)
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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) -- Announced June 24, 2015(17 of20)
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) -- Announced June 30, 2015(18 of20)
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Former Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) -- Announced July 2, 2015(19 of20)
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) -- Announced July 13, 2015(20 of20)
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