Huckabee Defends 'Merry Christmas' Campaign Ad

NOTE: I'm not posting this story from the "political" perspective, but from the "Christmas" perspective. Should candidates be allowed to wish you a merry Christmas? You can express your thoughts on this ad by clicking "comments" below.

UPDATE: You can view the Huckabee Christmas ad here.

Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee stood steadfast by his new ad in which he wishes American voters of all faiths a "Merry Christmas."

In the ad, the former Baptist preacher wears a red sweater and stands before a Christmas tree as “Silent Night” plays in the background. As he speaks, a cross-like image, which he explains is just bookshelves, seems to glow behind him.

“Are you about worn out by all the television commercials you’ve been seeing, mostly about politics? Well, I don’t blame you,” says Huckabee in the ad. “At this time of year sometimes it’s nice to pull aside from all of that and just remember that what really matters is the celebration of the birth of Christ and being with our family and friends.”

“I hope you and your family have a magnificent Christmas season. God bless you and Merry Christmas.”

The former Arkansas governor has been criticized for the ad by some for going too far with mixing religion and politics.

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