Surprise, surprise, surprise

I typically find the rest-of-the-nation-laughs-at-us Southern mindset stale and uninteresting. While Southerners may be unfairly stereotyped, it's nothing unique to this region.

That said I found this newspaper front page (from a Rupert Murdoch-owned paper no less) slightly off-putting.

Mike Huckabee is a out of step with the American mainstream on many counts. However, he is not a typical GOP Southern politician. His challenge to the GOP status quo is reflected by ferocity with which the country club conservative set is attacking him.

Who you calling Gomer, pal? And would you be willing to deal in regional stereotypes concerning other candidates?

(Small personal note: It's been awhile since I blogged here. Thanks to Andy Brack for welcoming back this prodigal blogger.)