I understand why Thompson is going against Huckabee given the fact that his supporters are losing to Mike. But this sarcastic comment out of Huckabee's sincere apology just shows his desperate tactics if not shows what kind of person he is. (I'm assuming that Thompson supports this kind of attack)
Candidates attack other candidates. It is how politics works. And if one is up in the polls, then the attacks are more numerous and more severe. If your man stays up in the polls, then you had better develop a tough skin, my friend. Politics ain't no Sunday School class picnic.
I agree that He used the wrong choice of word in that part. But knowing his faith conviction, I may not agree with your judgmental assumption that He is making light about my Savior, or I should say our Savior.