E-mail a friendSeptember 4, 2008
On the last night of the RNC, former GOP presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee explains why, a week ago, he wasn't that optimistic about his party's convention and Florida Sen. Mel Martinez discusses the GOP's track record on immigration issues. Also, former Senate Majority Leader Dr. Bill Frist talks about the biggest health challenge in Africa.
Mike Huckabee
Mike Huckabee
Former White House hopeful shares words of advice he had for McCain and what he thought of Gov. Palin’s convention speech. (1:19)
Full interview. (7:39)
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
Bill Frist
Bill Frist
Former Majority Leader discusses his recent African tour and says HIV/AIDS is the biggest public health challenge to the continent. (2:47)
Full interview. (5:44)
A pioneering heart-lung transplant surgeon, Bill Frist was elected to the U.S. Senate from Tennessee in '94 and rose quickly through the ranks to become Majority Leader. Fulfilling his pledge to serve just two terms, he left in '07 and has been mentioned as a possible candidate for governor of Tennessee in 2010. Frist sits on the board of trustees of Save the Children and, each year, performs surgery during medical mission trips to developing countries. He also co-chairs the bi-partisan ONE Vote '08 campaign.
Sen. Mel Martinez
Sen. Mel Martinez
Florida congressman explains why Sen. John McCain has an opening this election season with Latino voters. (2:58)
Full interview. (7:36)
When Mel Martinez was elected as the junior senator from Florida, he made history as the first Cuban American to serve in the U.S. Senate. He previously chaired the Republican National Committee and served as HUD secretary. Martinez came to the U.S. at age 15 as part of a Catholic humanitarian effort—a journey he writes about in A Sense of Belonging. Prior to entering public service, he practiced law for 25 years, helmed the Orlando Utilities Commission and chaired the Orlando Housing Authority.