2008 Presidential Candidate Profile
Former Governor Mike Huckabee (AR)
Noteworthy
Total Receipts:$2,345,798
Health: In 2003, Huckabee was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and lost more than 100 pounds over the next year.
Gov. Mike Huckabee
Party:Republican
Residence:Hope, Arkansas
Marital Status:Married Janet Huckabee, 3 children
Prev. Occupation: Businessman, Baptist Minister
Prev. Political Exp.:Lt Governor 1993 - 1996
Education: Ouachita Baptist University, B.A., 1975; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1976-80
Birthdate:August 24, 1955; Hope, Arkansas
Religion: Baptist
Term:2 terms; Governor of Arkansas; 1996 - 2007
First Elected:1996
Percentage in Last Election:53%
Personal Net Worth:
- Former Chairman, Southern Governors' Association
- Former Chairman, Southern Regional Education Board
- Former Chairman, Southern Growth Policies Board
- Former Chairman, Southern Technology Council
- Former Chairman, Southern International Trade Council
- Former Chairman, Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission
Virginia House of Delegate Speaker William Howell
Homeschool Legal Defense Association Political Action Committee
South Carolina First Lady and wife of former governor, the late Mike Campbell
Former South Carolina Governor, David Beasley
| ISSUE | POSTION |
| Abortion | Certainly good day for America when Roe v. Wade is repealed. (May 2007) Embryonic stem cell research creates life to end a life. (May 2007) Pro-life includes improving life after birth. (Jan 2007) Outlaw all abortions; err on the side of life. (Jan 2007) Pro-life and pro-death penalty, & sees them as far different. (Jan 2007) Eliminate public funding for abortion organizations. (Nov 2002) |
| Death Penalty | Huckabee supports the death penalty. In his book, From Hope to Higher Ground, he described the death penalty as "a tough issue." He wrote that he believes "some crimes deserve it, but that does not mean I like it." |
| Immigration | I think this can't be brought to a rational discussion until we first bring security to the borders.April 13, 2007 We should have a process where people can pay the penalties, step up and accept responsibility for not being here legally. |
| Marriage | Huckabee opposes gay marriage. He believes in a traditional definition of marriage where "the rules are one man, one woman for life." While he says that "people have a right to decide how they live their lives," he also believes that "they have to respect not changing the definition of marriage." |
| Stem Cell Research | Huckabee supports research on existing stem cell lines but does not believe in "creating life for the sole purpose of destroying it." He says that embryonic stem cell research may not be necessary "because recent discoveries have shown that stem cells from the umbilical cord may in fact be as useful as the embryonic stem cells that were previously created." |
| Iraq | Huckabee says the war in Iraq is part of a "World War III" against Islamic fascism, which he describes as "a perversion of Islam." He said that President Bush's 2007 plan to increase troop levels in Iraq should be given a chance to work. |
Huckabee vows to send all illegal aliens home WashTimes 1/17
Huckabee vows to defy birthright citizenship WashTimes 1/08
Huckabee and Obama: A study in contrasts Star Parker, Townhall 1/07
Huckabee and Education Terence P. Jeffrey, CNSNews 1/03
Huckabee angers some Catholics Reuters 12/24
Huckabee Criticized for Meth Bill
Andrew DeMillo, Townhall 12/20
Huckabee's Foreign Policy Foolishness Peter Wehner, National Review 12/17
Governor Huckabee Speaks with Catholic Online CatholicOnline 12/15
Setting the Record Straight on My Record Mike Huckabee, OpinionJournal 10/29
That Huckappeal Salena Zito, Townhall 10/28
Values Voters Love Rev. Mike Byron York, The Hill 10/26
Dump the Huck A Huckabee nomination will make it impossible for the Republican party to reclaim its brand of fiscal conservatism and limited government. Pat Toomey, NRO 10/26
Who is Mike Huckabee? John Fund, Wall Street Journal 10/26
Huckabee's Sweet Spot Rich Lowry, New York Post 10/23
Mike Huckabee breaks out. David Brooks, New York Times 10/19
Huckabee is the Right Wing's Last Survivor Dick Morris, The Hill 10/17
The Gospel According to Mike Huckabee Newsweek 10/12
Huckabee: 'Christian Ticket' Would Help Elect Clinton WashPost 10/5
Huckabee Gets Nod of Clinton NY Sun, 10/3
Huckabee stands out at minority-issues debate USAToday 10/2
Huckabee campaign launches 24-hour Web effort ArkNewsBur 9/25
Huckabee hits Hillary on ad WashTimes
GOP's Huckabee Wins S.C. Straw Poll 9/21
Huckabee Urges Bush to 'Veto Spending Bills' 9/10
Is Huckabee the Real X-Factor? 9/7
Huckabee: Now's Not the Time for 'Establishment' Republican 8/30
Is Huckabee too nice to be president? 8/27
Huckabee's Passion Inspires Education Policy 8/23
Governors Win Indicators look to be in Mike Huckabee's favor. 8/20
Being Mike Huckabee "If he had money, he would be our worst nightmare," says Democrat strategist John Lapp. 8/19
The Next Huckabee Surprise 8/19
Contender? Arkansas's former governor offers a strange brew of populism and environmentalism. 8/18
This is Mike Huckabee's Moment 8/16
Huckabee: He could be the "real deal" 8/15
How Did Huckabee Place Second At Ames? 8/14
They Like Mike 8/12
Mike Huckabee's political ministry 8/9
Huckabee’s Hope 8/9
Mike Huckabee: Likable Longshot 8/7
Huckabee Campaign To Brownback: Quit Crying 8/3
Huckabee Supporters Spread Anti-Catholic Message in Iowa 7/31
Huckabee says pro life means more than being anti-abortion 7/25
Huckabee, Brownback & GOP Race for Iowa 7/23
Huckabee sees chance to win nomination
Mike Huckabee Trails in '08 White House Money Race 7/15
Huckabee, Michael Moore in War of Words 7/13
Huckabee Hits Michael Moore 7/12
Mike Huckabee Answers His Critics: I Can Beat Hillary 7/10
Interview With Mike Huckabee 7/9
Mike Huckabee's Healthy Ambition 7/3
Huckabee's Record: Anything But Conservative 7/3
Huckabee Trades Political for Real Pulpit 7/2
Media Mike What qualifies him to be president is unclear. 6/22
Think Mike's a Total Long Shot? Think Again 6/21
Huckabee's faith moves him past hot-button issues 6/10
God and Mike Huckabee The former Arkansas governor is an ordained Baptist minister who has eloquently handled questions about evolution in the GOP debates. But he’s languishing in the polls. He thinks social conservatives could become irrelevant in the Republican Party. Is he right? 6/11
Huckabee Stands By Views ? But Says Campaign is Presidential, Not Theological 6/8
Huckabee says Thompson buzz has cartoonish feel 6/5
Washington & Lee & Huckabee 6/1
Transcript: GOP Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee on 'FNS' 5/27
Huckabee turns Edwards haircut joke into money-raiser 5/25
Florida Group Cheers Brownback, Huckabee 5/21
Huckabee: Pro-Life No 'Peripheral' Position 5/17
Governor Huckabee, You're No Ann Coulter Ron Paul’s in the wrong party & more. 5/16
Huckabee's Son Arrested With Handgun Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee's Son Arrested With Gun at Arkansas Airport 4/26
Huckabee Says Traditional GOP Issues Bigger Than Immigration 4/25
Huckabee Maintains He's Got A Chance 4/24
Former Arkansas Gov. Huckabee: Republicans Don't Take Character Issues Seriously 4/6
RCP Interview With Mike Huckabee 3/27
Huckabee: Death toll from chronic disease exceeds 9-11 attacks 3/15
Presidential candidate Huckabee says religion does matter Ex-Baptist pastor says faith is important because it 'will let people know what my judgments are based on' 3/8
Huckabee Signs No-Tax Pledge 3/8
Huckabee Q&A: Why Can't He Catch Fire? 3/6
Can Mike Huckabee out-charm the GOP big three? In a race dominated by Giuliani, McCain and Romney, the folksy Arkansas Republican is a long shot. But he's the one Christian conservative running who might not scare independents. 3/5
Mike Huckabee Taps Pro-Life Congressmen to Lead Presidential Campaign 2/27
Huckabee: Don’t Forget Me 2/23
Can Mike Huckabee Compete In '08?Former Arkansas Governor Is Challenging McCain, Giuliani And Romney For GOP Nomination 2/7
Republican Mike Huckabee is Good on Abortion, Pro-Life Advocate Says 2/2
Huckabee says voters questioned GOP competence 1/30
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee Launches Pro-Life Prez Bid 1/29
The Republican to Watch: Mike Huckabee? 1/16
Huckabee Is in No Hurry To Play Presidential Politics 12/31
Huckabee says turbulent start shaped governorship 12/30
Governor Helps Fund New Cancer Research Institute 12/29
Huckabee spells out his views in book
