Mike Huckabee
Michael Dale Huckabee (born 24 August 1955), an American politician, former Governor of Arkansas from 1996 to 2007, is a leading contender for the Republican Party nomination in the 2008 presidential election. Almost unknown in mid 2007, he climbed the polls steadily and won the closely watched Iowa caucus on Jan. 3, 2007. His base of support comprises "born again" evangelical Christians, a large element in the GOP. Huckabee, after many years as a television personality and motivational speaker, combines conservative policy positions with a winsome friendly attitude that puts voters at ease. His funding base is meagre, but put him in first or second place nationally, with John McCain his main rival.
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Huckabee is also an ordained Southern Baptist minister, writer of health books, and bass guitar player for his rock band, Capitol Offense.
Early Career
Governor
Family
Huckabee is married to Janet (neé McCain) and has three children.
Bibliography
- Barone, Michael, and Richard E, Cohen. Almanac of American Politics: 2006 (2005)