By JOHN CARLSON
Des Moines Register News Columnist
August 31, 2007
Two things are to be considered when sitting down for lunch and a chat with Mike Huckabee.
First, remember that he is an ordained Baptist minister, so watch the language and pass up having a short beer - even though we're in a brew pub.
Second, the former Arkansas governor lost 100 pounds, ran four marathons, authored a book on responsible eating and has turned into a bit of a health nut.
But what the heck.
I ordered fries with my barbecued pork sandwich, and asked why a nice, seemingly normal person would want to ease himself into the muck and run for president.
"Because I don't know any better," shot back Huckabee - who, in case you're wondering, ordered soup, a salad and a side of tomatoes. "No, I'm kidding."
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