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May 19, 2008

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Former Arkansas governor and GOP presidential contender Mike Huckabee explains his recent remarks about Sen. Obama that have come under fire. Legendary singer Donna Summer discusses her early years as a performer in Germany.


Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee

Mike Huckabee

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Former Arkansas governor shares his thoughts on whether he'd answer the call if John McCain taps him for the vice president slot. (1:18)
 
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Mike Huckabee was one of Arkansas' longest serving governors. The ordained Baptist minister is a staunch health care advocate, who created a model program for providing health insurance for children. He's also had his own health challenges. Diagnosed with diabetes in '03, he lost more than 110 pounds. He's written several books, including the soon to be published Do the Right Thing. Huckabee was a GOP presidential candidate during the '08 election primary season and, for a while, was rumored to be on McCain's short list for VP


 

Donna Summer

Donna Summer

Donna Summer

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Singer-songwriter explains why she is tired of being called the "Disco Queen" and reveals the new title she's selected for herself. (1:42)
 
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Dubbed the "Queen of Disco," Donna Summer has enjoyed consistent chart success since the '70s. She's sold more than 100 million records and was the first female to have four #1 singles in a 12-month period. With "Love to Love You Baby," she was also the first artist to create an extended-play song. The Grammy-winning songstress first sang in a gospel choir and turned a role in a German stage production into a launch pad for her career. The release of "Crayons" marks Summer's first CD of new material in 17 years.