Flynn's "Huckabee" debut will be Feb. 6

Matthew J. Flynn II, the Canton senior vying for a seat on the St. Lawrence County Legislature, will be on the 8 p.m. Feb. 6 broadcast of "Huckabee," the FOX News weekend variety show hosted by former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.

In a press release, Matt says he discussed "the detrimental effects of the Governor (Paterson's) proposal to close the Ogdensburg Correctional Facility."

"Huckabee was so impressed with Matthew's stance on the fiscal issues affecting the county, that (former) Governor Huckabee said he should be running for a federal office," the release says.

Matt's segment also included Jared Christiansen, a 19-year-old who is seeking the Democratic nomination for Wisconsin governor.

Matt says the show will re-air at 8 p.m. Feb. 7, although I'd imagine most of us have other plans at that time.

Beth Graham talked to Matt before his appearance. Check out that story here.

Matt will be in a primary with Madrid farmer Kevin D. Acres. Both are seeking to represent District 8. The district's current legislator, Canton Democrat Tedra Cobb, has decided not to seek re-election.

The teenager told me the the most difficult part of the campaign is taking in the funds necessary to get his message out. I'm sure the "Huckabee" appearance will help. But, in the meantime, he's taking donations on his Web site.