Michael Huckabee

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“The real genius of America is not in its government, it's in its people. ”
Full Name
Michael 'Mike' D. Huckabee
Desired Office
Party
Republican
Family Members
Wife: Janet McCain; Children: John Mark, David, Sarah
Birthdate
August 22, 1955
Birthplace
Hope, Arkansas
Religion
Baptist
Education
Attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1976-77; BA Ouachita Baptist University, 1976
Professional Experience
President, Cambridge Communications, 1992-1996; Communications Executive, Cambridge Communications, 1992-1993; President and Founder, KBSC-UHF 24 Hour Channel, 1987-1992; Pastor, Beech Street First Baptist Church, 1986-1992; President and Founder, ACTS 24 Hour Channel, 1983-1986; Pastor, Immanuel Baptist Church, 1980-1986
Political Experience
Governor, State of Arkansas, 1996-2007; Appointed Governor, State of Arkansas, July 1996; Lieutenant Governor, State of Arkansas, 1993-1996

Contact Information

Campaign Offices
PO Box 2008
Little Rock, AR 72203 United States
Campaign Website
Campaign Phone Number
501-324-208
Campaign Email

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Candidate Responses

Supports constitutional ban on abortion "I support and have always supported passage of a constitutional amendment to protect the right to life," he says on his web site. "My convictions regarding the sanctity of life have always been clear and consistent, without equivocation or wavering. I believe that Roe v. Wade should be overturned."

Wants to amend Constitution to ban gay marriage, as Arkansas did with the state constitution when he was governor.

In a Time Magazine interview, he said, "I may not agree with it (homosexuality) and, in fact, don't agree with it. But I respect that they have the right to do it. When they want to change the rules, though, of institutions like marriage, I feel I have a responsibility to speak out. The rules are one man, one woman for life."

Opposes abrupt withdrawal and congressional resolutions that express opposition to the president's plan to increase the number of troops in Iraq. Also opposed proposals to cut funnding to the war.

"I think that this has to be the very first step that the president takes, is secure the borders, physically or electronically so that you stop this porous situation where people come across at will," he said in an interview with the Des Moines Register.

Approves if illegals pay penalties, get guest worker permits, register with authorities and aren't allowed to get in line ahead of other applicants.

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