Huckabee Performs Heimlich on North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Candidate
He may not be the next president, but he’s a savior to at least one.
Former Arkanas Gov. Mike Huckabee performed the Heimlich maneuver on a choking Robert Pittenger during Saturday’s North Carolina GOP convention breakfast, Huckabee’s former campaign spokeswoman confirmed Sunday.
Huckabee was the keynote speaker at the convention, and was sitting next to the Pittenger, who’s running for the lieutenant governor’s seat, when Pittenger began choking.
Huckabee noticed Pittenger couldn’t breathe and took action, giving Pittenger the heave in the chest needed to dislodge the offending food bit.
“I’m glad that Mike was in the right place at the right time and continued to lead by example,” former South Carolina Lt. Gov. candidate Mike Campbell told The Palmetto Scoop. “We all know that [Huckabee] is pro-life, and once again he has lived up to it.”
The newspaper noted that Pittenger apparently suffers from acid reflux, which likely caused the incident to occur. It added that Huckabee, who is also known for losing 110 pounds and promoting healthy living, was trained as an EMT in college and this may not be the first time he’s sprung to action when needed.
Way to go Governor Huckabee!
Huck is a delightful man. Whatever McCain decides will be fine with me because he will be a good President. Cindy and him will grace the White House. But I hope he finds a place for the Huck in his Administration. Go Huck, we love you man. And to Jeff: Ditto, we all appreciate your words!
This story once again illustrates Mike’s competency and helpful heart in deeds and not merely in words. John McCain would be wise to choose such a man for his running mate. Mike would be a huge asset to Senator McCain bringing in the many voters with strong moral convictions.
Huckabee to the rescue. Can he save the GOP? If some pundits would get out of the way of truth, I think he could!!!
Thank you, Fox News, for such an uplifting news item–a life saved by Mike Huckabee.
Now, it’s John McCain’s turn to make a life-saving decision for America–choose Mike Huckabee for the Vice Presidential Nominee–it’s the only sure way to win in November!!!
This story once again illustrates Mike’s competency and helpful heart in deeds and not merely in words. John McCain would be wise to choose such a man for his running mate. Mike would be a huge asset to Senator McCain bringing in the many voters with strong moral convictions.
Heaven help us if Obama wins the presidency for he shall work to further dilute our national sovereignty & security and continue on the path of the complete devaluation of human life!
Classic Huckabee. A class act all the way.