After GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee made waves with a new TV ad reminding viewers of the Christ in Christmas, the Web site of the former Arkansas governor now features an ad about freedom that includes the controversial cross from the wreckage of the Twin Towers.

The Boston Globe reported on reaction to the Christmas ad. Ron Paul, a competitor for the GOP nomination, told Fox News Channel that Huckabee was “using a cross like he is the only Christian, or implying that subtly.” And, criticizing the rise in religious talk by politicians on the airwaves, church-separationist Barry Lynn called the current contest “a religion-drenched primary” for both parties.

Huckabee has defended the Christmas ad and his campaign has noted on its Web site that it set a campaign record for the number of hits it received in the first 36 hours it was available.