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    • Has Obama Become Mr. 48%? 

        Richard Socarides, Democratic Strategist, and Robert Costa, National Review, discuss the latest political polls and what they signal about the upcoming November presidential election.

    • Obama Goes 'Bain-Less' in New Ads 

        The Obama Campaign is out with two new ads today without a single attack on Mitt Romney's business record. Instead, the ads tout President Obama's record on veterans and Medicare. Steve Kornacki, Salon.com, and John Hinderaker, Powerlineblog.com, weigh in.

    • Obama Re-Ups Bain Attacks 

        The Obama campaign attacked Mitt Romney's business record today, with CNBC's Eamon Javers. Steven Rattner, former auto czar, and Andrew Puzder, CKE Restaurants CEO, weigh in.

    • Want to Make Big Money? Move to Iowa 

        Do workers need to live in New York City to make a lot of money at top financial firms? Gov. Terry Branstad, (R-IA), discusses his state's efforts to lure prestigious jobs to the Hawkeye State.

    • Rep. Cantor on Washington & Wall Street Insiders 

        "I've always said that we need people to begin to feel again that they've got their fair shot in life," says Rep. Eric Cantor, (R-VA) and House majority leader, providing his perspective on Wall Street insiders and polarizing politics in America.

    • Rep. Cantor on Jobs, the Deficit & Politics 

        "This country was built on the notion of economic freedom, profit is the incentive to try and go out and make a better life," says Rep. Eric Cantor, (R-VA) and House majority leader, providing his perspective on business, the growing U.S. deficit, and polarizing politics in America.

    • Hillary for Veep? 

        Discussing whether President Obama could replace Joe Biden with Hillary Clinton as VP, with Keith Boykin, former Clinton White House aide, and Matt K. Lewis, Daily Caller.


Mike Huckabee (R)

Former Governor of Arkansas





 

PROFILE

 

Personal:
Born Aug. 24, 1955, Hope, Arkansas
Married to Janet Huckabee
Three children

Education:
Ouachita Baptist University, BA, 1975 (Religion/Speech)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1976

Professional:
Prior to his political career, Huckabee was a pastor of several Southern Baptist churches. He served as Lieutenant Governor from 1993-1996 and Governor from 1996-2007.

Notable:
- Fourth of five books is called  “Quit Digging Your Grave With A Knife and Fork”
- Plays bass guitar in his rock-and-roll band, Capitol Offense
- Ran for U.S. Senate in 1992
- Named one of the five best governors by Time Magazine in 2005

 

ON THE ISSUES

 

Taxes:
Would eliminate all federal income and payroll taxes including...

Economy:
Believes the root of federal deficit is over-spending, not under-taxation...

Healthcare:
Doesn’t believe that the nation needs universal health care...

Social Security:
Favors privatization, “personalization” as he calls it...

Credit Crunch:
Opposes any bailout for borrowers or lenders but supports greater truth-in-lending...

 

MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS

 

Top Industries:
Retired: $994,236
Misc. Business: 433,545
Real Estate: $387,712
Lawyers/Law Firms: $283,312
Health Professionals: $234,120

Top Contributors:
Stephens Inc: $37,150
Panduit Inc.: 24,900
Kenneth Copeland Ministries: 18,100
Mariner Wealth Advisers: 16,100
US Air Force: 15,101

Source:
Center For Responsible Government -- data through Jan. 31. For more information go to: OpenSecrets.Org.

 

NEED TO KNOW

 

Presidential Campaign | http://www.mikehuckabee.com



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