Campaign of Chuckles: Mike Huckabee

ARKANSAS GOVERNOR Mike Huckabee never really had a chance in the presidential primaries. But maybe that was just a warm-up.

Tonight, he'll compete in the Funniest Celebrity In Washington Contest at The Improv. His folksy humor was always a strong point in his stump speeches, so this might remembered as the night he abandoned politics for a more secure career: stand-up comedy.

I mean, really, which carries more glory: being the funniest celebrity in Washington or shaking hands and kissing babies on the campaign trail? I think we all know where Mike Huckabee would rather be.

» The Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW; 7 p.m., $200; 202-296-7008. (Farragut North)

Posted By Fiona Zublin at 12:02 AM on September 10, 2008