If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Mike Huckabee clearly holds Arianna Huffington in high esteem.
The former — and possibly future — presidential candidate will launch a website called the Huckabee Post, according to multiple reports. Mediaite found a Craigslist post listing openings for reporters at the new venture, touting it as "a new and exciting online news publication covering news on politics, U.S., international, media, sports and other general news."
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Huckabee served as governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007 and briefly led the race for the Republican nomination during the 2008 presidential election before John McCain secured the nomination. His campaign featured one of the more tongue-in-cheek advertisements: an endorsement from Chuck Norris. Huckabee has also recently indicated that he is considering another run for the presidency in 2016.
Conservative personalities have found success leveraging their personal popularity into media brands, most notably with subscription service. Glenn Beck started TheBlaze in 2011 and Andrew Sullivan launched The Dish earlier this year.
Representatives for the Huckabee Post did not immediately respond to an email in response to its Craigslist ad.
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