GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee meets with diners at the Original Pancake House during an appearance Friday. His supporters praised his views on faith and taxation as Huckabee vowed to stay in the race so conservatives have a choice.

BROOKFIELD - With piles of pancakes, helpings of syrup and pots of coffee as a backdrop, Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee met with voters at the Original Pancake House to ask for their support.

"What’s on the menu today?" he asked as he walked in.

"Pancakes!" several people replied.

Instead of giving a formal speech, Huckabee walked through the restaurant and spoke to attendees, with a pack of television cameras trailing closely behind.

Joe DeRosa, the owner of the pancake house, said he offered to hold a meet-and-greet for Huckabee because of his support of the candidate.

"I believe in the values that Mike Huckabee talks about and he is definitely a candidate with good change ideas and I want him to stay in the campaign as long as he can," he said.

Ten minutes before the bell rang announcing the beginning of a new day of classes at Brookfield East High School, three students were found at the Huckabee event: Alec Pagt, 16, and brothers Kenan O’Connor, 15, and Brendan O’Connor, 17.

Brendan turns 18 on Election Day and is excited about voting for the first time.

"Politicians are like rock stars. Although you may not like their music, you give credit where credit should be given," he said about attending the event.

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