Michael Dale Huckabee was born and raised in Arkansas, in what he calls a 'working class' family. A former Southern Baptist pastor, he was Lieutenant Governor and Governor for over a decade. He ran for president in 2008 and has entered the race again for 2016. Mike Huckabee policy solutions are fairly well-known, since he has been a radio and television talk show host, leaving only to mount his latest campaign.
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.
He increased the average median income for Arkansans and cut the state welfare rolls by almost 50%. He supported home schooling and saw the state's first charter school open during his tenure. He was an early supporter of the Common Core, however, which disturbs many. He supports a return to character-building education, including posting the Ten Commandments in schools.
As a pastor and as a politician, he has championed the sanctity of life (as Governor, he abolished partial birth abortion in Arkansas). He is on record as wishing to see 'Roe vs. Wade' repealed. He was consistently tough on crime and saw the homicide rate decrease sharply while he was in office. He supported (and still does) the traditional family as the basis for a stable society, and opposed (and still does) same-sex marriage.
While it is valuable to have seen the man in action in Arkansas, voters want to know where he stands today and what he would try to do as President. There are plenty of statements he has made since his declaration as a 2016 candidate for the Republican primary that voters can be sure are part of his platform. Rather than depending on news reports, people should read his statements and use that knowledge to judge the candidate's future speeches and promises.
He does not consider climate change data 'settled' and opposes curbing fossil fuels, but he also supports efforts to optimize green energy. He wants to see America energy independent. He thinks many decisions, like abortion and the definition of marriage, should be decided on the state level. He supports adult stem cell research and treatments.
He advocates repeal and replacement of Obamacare. He opposes gun control. He opposes amnesty and advocate secure borders. He stands with Israel and supports a unified Jerusalem as that nation's capital. He wants to abolish the IRS and establish a 'Fair Tax' that spreads the burden over the whole of society. He wants to 'fix' the VA and hold government bureaucrats accountable for failures and corruption. He believes that America should lead the free world and have a strong military.
Voters need to pay attention during the campaign process, since the issues are complex and no one wants a candidate who wavers over important points in order to please his voter base. More and more people believe that today is a time for a leader, not a politician. And many say that the country cannot rely on Congress but need a strong, principled president.
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.
He increased the average median income for Arkansans and cut the state welfare rolls by almost 50%. He supported home schooling and saw the state's first charter school open during his tenure. He was an early supporter of the Common Core, however, which disturbs many. He supports a return to character-building education, including posting the Ten Commandments in schools.
As a pastor and as a politician, he has championed the sanctity of life (as Governor, he abolished partial birth abortion in Arkansas). He is on record as wishing to see 'Roe vs. Wade' repealed. He was consistently tough on crime and saw the homicide rate decrease sharply while he was in office. He supported (and still does) the traditional family as the basis for a stable society, and opposed (and still does) same-sex marriage.
While it is valuable to have seen the man in action in Arkansas, voters want to know where he stands today and what he would try to do as President. There are plenty of statements he has made since his declaration as a 2016 candidate for the Republican primary that voters can be sure are part of his platform. Rather than depending on news reports, people should read his statements and use that knowledge to judge the candidate's future speeches and promises.
He does not consider climate change data 'settled' and opposes curbing fossil fuels, but he also supports efforts to optimize green energy. He wants to see America energy independent. He thinks many decisions, like abortion and the definition of marriage, should be decided on the state level. He supports adult stem cell research and treatments.
He advocates repeal and replacement of Obamacare. He opposes gun control. He opposes amnesty and advocate secure borders. He stands with Israel and supports a unified Jerusalem as that nation's capital. He wants to abolish the IRS and establish a 'Fair Tax' that spreads the burden over the whole of society. He wants to 'fix' the VA and hold government bureaucrats accountable for failures and corruption. He believes that America should lead the free world and have a strong military.
Voters need to pay attention during the campaign process, since the issues are complex and no one wants a candidate who wavers over important points in order to please his voter base. More and more people believe that today is a time for a leader, not a politician. And many say that the country cannot rely on Congress but need a strong, principled president.
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