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[[image:huckabee.jpg|200x200px200px|thumb|right|Mike Huckabee]] Michael Huckabee was born on August 24, 1955, in Hope, Arkansas. He was the first male member of his family to earn a high school diploma, and enrolled at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where he majored in religion and minored in speech. He won a special election for lieutenant governor in 1993, then became governor when Jim Guy Tucker was convicted in events relating to Whitewater. Huckabee was elected to full terms in 1998 and 2002. He ran for the Republican nomination for president in 2008 but lost to John McCain. In 2015, Huckabee announced that he will run for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. [http://www.biography.com/people/mike-huckabee-261446#pastor-and-politician (Bio)] ==Tax Reform=={{:Mike Huckabee (Tax Reform)}} ==Jobs and Business Policy=={{:Mike Huckabee (Jobs and Business Policy)}} ==Health Policy=={{:Mike Huckabee (Health Policy)}} ==Drug Policy=={{:Mike Huckabee (Drug Policy)}} ==Middle East=={{:Mike Huckabee (Middle East)}} ==Trade=={{:Mike Huckabee (Trade)}} ==Immigration=={{:Mike Huckabee (Immigration)}} ==Environmental=={{:Mike Huckabee (Environmental)}} ==Education=="When it comes to education, the Obama Administration is lost at sea. We must shift power back to state and local governments. In my ten years as governor, I fought for parents, students and local control. *Washington bureaucrats and big-government central planners are out-of-control.*Education is a family function — not a federal function.*Education decisions are best made by the most local government — Moms and Dads.*I believe we must demand results, accountability and success for every child in every classroom. I oppose watering down our education standards or automatically promoting every student.*I also oppose Common Core and believe we should abolish the federal department of education. We must kill Common Core and restore common sense. The rising cost of college also threatens middle class families, students and the American dream. For too many, college is where students discover mountains of debt — but not a lifelong career. We must tackle the establishment and reform our colleges and universities so they make sense for the jobs of tomorrow."[http://www.mikehuckabee.com/education (MHWE)] ==Spending and Debt==Reject the failed Obama-Clinton policies that punish working families and encourage government dependency. Secure the border & end illegal immigration. Repeal & replace ObamaCare.[http://www.mikehuckabee.com/spending-debt (MHWSD)] ==Gun Control== Defend the 2nd Amendment Oppose new gun control laws Protect the rights of gun owners from Big Government Oppose new gun restrictions, registrations, regulations & mandates [http://www.mikehuckabee.com/2nd-amendment (MHWGC)] ==Veterans=="My first act as President will be to end the national disgrace of failing to properly care for veterans who sacrificed so greatly for our country. America’s soldiers deserve first-class treatment and top-quality care — anything less is unfair, unacceptable, and simply un-American. As President, I will: 1) Fix the VA and give our heroes greater choices. We must hold VA hospital officials and government bureaucrats accountable. 2) Solve the disability claims crisis and inexcusable wait times. 3) Empower our veterans with permanent careers, purpose, and a growing economy — not temporary programs or government gimmicks. 4) Fight for mental health awareness, treatment, and suicide prevention. Priorities matter — our nation must make sure the first fruits of our treasury go to those serving in uniform." [http://www.mikehuckabee.com/veterans (MHWV)] ==Agriculture== "As president, I will fight for America’s future and America’s farmers. I will: 1) Reject Obama’s radical, EPA mandates that strangle farmers with bureaucracy and Washington nonsense. 2)Fight for free and fair trade. Americans can compete with anyone in the world, but agriculture trade is often unfair and not free. 3)Support American corn producers and the renewable fuel standard. Washington shouldn’t pick favorites or change the rules in the middle of the game. 4)Abolish the Death Tax and protect family farms. I governed a rural state for ten years and 25% of our economy was agriculture. I was also born and raised in rural America. As President, I will never forget my roots or my small town values."[http://www.mikehuckabee.com/agriculture (MHWA)] ==Family Values== "I will never apologize for my faith, my convictions or my values. Period. Life begins at conception. This isn’t just a Biblical view — it’s affirmed by modern science and every unique human DNA schedule, which is present at conception. As Governor, I promoted and signed a fetal protection act. I imposed a ban on partial birth abortion, established waiting periods, created parental notification requirements, and passed a bill so mothers who brought a newborn to a hospital or fire station would not be prosecuted for child abandonment. I may stand alone, but I am absolutely faithful to the issue of marriage. Not because it’s politically expedient, but because it’s the Biblical position, the historical position and the right position. We must defend, protect and preserve traditional marriage." [http://www.mikehuckabee.com/family-values (MHWFV)] ==Entrepreneurship and Innovation== {{:Mike Huckabee (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)}} ==Sources Key== (MHWTR) = [http://www.mikehuckabee.com/_cache/files/11ce70c7-bee1-4fc0-b428-65ccdad4e7d1/B3BBF8906D52C920712799CAB662DB1F.fairtax-faq.pdf]