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= = = = = = =About Mike Huckabee=

Mike Huckabee was born in Hope County, Arkansas. He became active in church activities at the age of ten, and continues to this day. His first job was working on a radio station, reading the news and weather. His family was very patriotic, and his father was a disciplinarian. He married Janet McCain and graduated from Ouachita Baptist University, where he received two honorary doctoral degrees: a Doctor of Humane Letter, and a Doctor of Law. Huckabee then became a pastor for Southern Baptist churches in Arkphiladelphia, Texarkana, and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He started a few television channels where he produced documentaries and hosted a program called //Positive Alternatives//.

Huckabee became lieutenant governor of Arkansas in 1993. His views always provoked intense discussions, as Huckabee believed strongly in his views. He was reelected in 1994, winning nearly 59% of the vote. In 1996, he became governor after the former one resigned. As governor, he created the ARKids First program, which medically insures children who would not receive insurance otherwise. He is also active in the area of education. He created the Smart Start and Smart Step programs, which promote reading and math. Throughout his time as governor, he found many state and nationwide leadership positions, including chairman of the National Governor's Association. Huckabee officially announced his run for president in 2007. Huckabee lost 110 pounds in 2004, which provided an example for the "Healthy Arkansas" movement he began. He played a major role in passing the Covenant Marriage Act of 2001, and upgraded his own marriage in 2005. Huckabee has two sons and one daughter, as well as three dogs. He has a witty sense of humor and is quick to respond to comments. He has written five books, mainly about issues in America's government.

=On the Issues=
 * This war is an essential battle in our war against terror.
 * Our troops in Iraq are giving their all to win the war.
 * The Democrats are just trying to find ways to run away; they deny that fighting Iraq is part of the war on terror, even while we fight Al Qaeda.
 * If we exit Iraq, neighboring countries will come to protect their own group (ex. Iran for Sunnis, Saudi Arabia for Shiites, and Turkey for Kurds).
 * We must stay in Iraq in order to maintain peace.
 * We have always fought for victory in a war, not "until a week from Wednesday".
 * My first and foremost goal as Commander in Chief would be to protect the citizens of the United States.
 * I would fight hard for victory, by using all our political, economic, diplomatic, and intelligence, and military strength.
 * I believe that we will be able to accomplish our goals in the war on terror by with a new focus on diplomacy.
 * Air strikes will destroy many scattered terrorist groups.
 * We need to pressure President Musharraf to stop allowing Al Qaeda and Taliban bases in Pakistan.
 * I will expand the army and increase defense budget.
 * I will push for a veteran's bill of rights, especially for those coming back from Iraq.
 * I have the experience and character necessary to be Commander in Chief of our army.

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 * Our health care system is broken; it is a "health care" system and not a "health" system. We should be looking to keep everyone healthy, instead of trying to reverse problems that we allow to happen.
 * For example, I would rather spend money for shoes to protect a foot than spend to get the foot amputated.
 * The government should not mandate universal health care; it will be more in the control of individuals, rather than employers..
 * I will work with Congress and health care providers, and encourage private sectors to change the system of health care in this country. I will work to make it a competitive business, and look for other innovative ways to keep the costs down.

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 * Every child should be given the education necessary for success in life.
 * Schools should gauge success by the results, not by the money thrown at them.
 * States should set benchmarks for educational reform, not the federal government.
 * I support homeschooling, charter schools, and public school choice for everbody.
 * Art and music should be included in our schools-a creative workforce is important to our economy's future.
 * Test scores increased significantly while I was governor of Arkansas.
 * I lowered taxes and saved the people of my state close to $380 million, while I was governor of Arkansas.
 * Most, if not all federal taxes should be cut.
 * The National deficit is due to overspending not undertaxing.
 * Because of lowered corporate taxes, American products will be more competitive ending outsourcing and strengthening the economy.
 * Globalization and free, but fair trade will make our economy even more successful.

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 * We need to protect our world, by moving away from energy sources that create greenhouse gases.
 * I believes that there global warming is a threat, but slightly overblown; I doesn’t want jump to conclusions just because everyone else has, and that many questions still need to be answered.


 * I am prepared to do whatever it takes to avoid a conflict with nuclear weapons.
 * I believe that nuclear weapons in the middle east may be a problem.
 * I will use diplomacy to try and rid the middle east of its nuclear weapons; however, military force is still an option in this fight.

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 * I support faith-based charities.
 * I am fighting for more energy assistance in low-income homes.
 * I want to maintain the TANF (temporary assistance for needy families) program.
 * I also want to continue Social Services Block Grant funding.

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 * It's not that I'm anti-abortion. I'm for recognizing the worth and value of every human.
 * I have consistently supported an amendment to protect the right to life of all human beings.
 * I believe Roe v. Wade should be overturned.
 * I support the case of Gonzales v. Carhart, which outlawed partial birth abortion.
 * I helped to pass Arkansas' Unborn Child Amendment.
 * I am opposed to stem cell research.

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 * "The role of a judge is to interpret the law, not to legislate from the bench"
 * I will appoint judges who share in my belief that a judge's responsibility is to interpret the constitution according to how it is writter, according to its original meaning.
 * It is the duty of the judge to say what the law is, not what it should be.
 * Vaguely worded language or "evolving standards of decency" cannot be excuses for judges to enforce their own beliefs.

=Media=
 * We need to strengthen our border security- it needs to be sealed against illegal immigrants.
 * I believe that people should be allowed to immigrate into America; however, if they do so illegally, they //must// be punished for their actions.
 * I do not believe in amnesty.
 * I created the Secure America Plan, to prevent illegal immigrants from intruding further into our lives.
 * Illegal immigration is not only an economic issue, but one of national security as well.
 * We need to crack down on cities and employers that allow illegal immigrants.
 * I advocated making illegal immigrants' children eligible for state tuition and state scholarships, because children shouldn't be punished for parents' actions.

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