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Born to a working class family in Arkansas, Michael Dale Huckabee attended public school, graduated university Magna Cum Laude, became a southern Baptist pastor, and later served as the state's Lieutenant Governor and Governor. He has become nationally known after running for the Republic nomination in 2008, hosting talk shows on television and radio, and writing several best-selling books. Now that he has joined the Republican hopefuls for the 2016 campaign, its time to understand Mike Huckabee policy solutions.
A lot can be understood by looking at his record as Governor of Arkansas. His website lists impressive accomplishments, like balancing the state budget and leaving office with the books showing a record surplus. He cut taxes across the board while doing so, which makes it even more worthy of accolades.
Arkansan families emerged from the Huckabee years with higher incomes, while the number of welfare recipients declined by almost 50%. This was certainly good news for taxpayers in the Natural State (Arkansas's latest nickname). He is known to have initially endorsed the Common Core, but he also showed himself a strong supporter of homeschooling and of charter schools.
He was an unwavering supporter for the sanctity of life; he is on record saying that 'Roe vs. Wade' should be repealed. He supported traditional marriage for its proven value in stabilizing society and being best for children. He was tough on crime, did not want drug laws relaxed, and thought prisons should be privatized and utilized as deterrents to crime. Homicides declined markedly during his time as Governor.
To know where he stands today, voters can check out his campaign website. His positions are clearly set out, and the viewer can click on various 'planks' of his platform to explore areas of interest or concern. All statements he has made since throwing his hat in the ring can be considered campaign speech, since even at this early stage the race is on.
Some major platform ideas are declaring the science on man-made climate change 'not settled', which leads him to oppose Obama's carbon policies - although he did support cap and trade earlier. He believes the United States should be energy independent, using fossil fuels while continuing to develop 'green' alternatives. He feels strongly that abortion should be decided at the state level. He is against embryonic stem cell research but supports the use of adult stem cells.
He would like to see Obamacare repealed. He strongly opposes gun control. He opposes amnesty (another change from earlier positions) and says he could make the borders secure. He would abolish the IRS and institute a fair tax. He supports the nation of Israel as one of America's strongest allies and considers a unified Jerusalem the rightful capital of the Jewish state. He believes that America needs a strong military presence to regain its role as the leader of the free world, and he would make reform of the Veterans Administration a priority.
A clear understanding of Huckabee's positions now (and there have been some changes over the years) is important to rightly judge this man who would be president. The number of candidates running for the Republican nomination may seem overwhelming, but it is important to choose the one who will best fulfill the desires of the American people and best lead the nation in the future.
A lot can be understood by looking at his record as Governor of Arkansas. His website lists impressive accomplishments, like balancing the state budget and leaving office with the books showing a record surplus. He cut taxes across the board while doing so, which makes it even more worthy of accolades.
Arkansan families emerged from the Huckabee years with higher incomes, while the number of welfare recipients declined by almost 50%. This was certainly good news for taxpayers in the Natural State (Arkansas's latest nickname). He is known to have initially endorsed the Common Core, but he also showed himself a strong supporter of homeschooling and of charter schools.
He was an unwavering supporter for the sanctity of life; he is on record saying that 'Roe vs. Wade' should be repealed. He supported traditional marriage for its proven value in stabilizing society and being best for children. He was tough on crime, did not want drug laws relaxed, and thought prisons should be privatized and utilized as deterrents to crime. Homicides declined markedly during his time as Governor.
To know where he stands today, voters can check out his campaign website. His positions are clearly set out, and the viewer can click on various 'planks' of his platform to explore areas of interest or concern. All statements he has made since throwing his hat in the ring can be considered campaign speech, since even at this early stage the race is on.
Some major platform ideas are declaring the science on man-made climate change 'not settled', which leads him to oppose Obama's carbon policies - although he did support cap and trade earlier. He believes the United States should be energy independent, using fossil fuels while continuing to develop 'green' alternatives. He feels strongly that abortion should be decided at the state level. He is against embryonic stem cell research but supports the use of adult stem cells.
He would like to see Obamacare repealed. He strongly opposes gun control. He opposes amnesty (another change from earlier positions) and says he could make the borders secure. He would abolish the IRS and institute a fair tax. He supports the nation of Israel as one of America's strongest allies and considers a unified Jerusalem the rightful capital of the Jewish state. He believes that America needs a strong military presence to regain its role as the leader of the free world, and he would make reform of the Veterans Administration a priority.
A clear understanding of Huckabee's positions now (and there have been some changes over the years) is important to rightly judge this man who would be president. The number of candidates running for the Republican nomination may seem overwhelming, but it is important to choose the one who will best fulfill the desires of the American people and best lead the nation in the future.
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