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'''Michael Dale “Mike” Huckabee''' (born August 24, 1955, age {{age|1955|8|24}}) is a [[conservative]] American politician who served 11 years as governor of Arkansas (1996–2007) and was the runner-up to winner [[John McCain]] in the contest for the 2008 Republican nomination for president, attracting more support than [[Mitt Romney]].<ref>[http://www2.arkansasonline.com/news/2008/mar/04/huckabee-bows-out/ ''Huckabee bows out''] 5 March 2008 Arkansas Online</ref> He is the leader against [[judicial supremacy]] and the infringement on constitutional rights caused by the [[homosexual agenda]].  He is [[pro-life]] and pro-[[Second Amendment]]. He announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president in the [[2016 presidential election|2016 election]] on May 5, 2015,<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/05/05/huckabee-announces-2016-white-house-bid/</ref> and has participated in the [[2016 presidential debates]].  His daughter [[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]] serves as press secretary for President [[Donald Trump]] beginning in July 2017.

'''Michael Dale “Mike” Huckabee''' (born August 24, 1955, age {{age|1955|8|24}}) is a [[conservative]] American politician who served 11 years as governor of Arkansas (1996–2007) and was the runner-up to winner [[John McCain]] in the contest for the 2008 Republican nomination for president, attracting more support than [[Mitt Romney]].<ref>[http://www2.arkansasonline.com/news/2008/mar/04/huckabee-bows-out/ ''Huckabee bows out''] 5 March 2008 Arkansas Online</ref> He is the leader against [[judicial supremacy]] and the infringement on constitutional rights caused by the [[homosexual agenda]].  He is [[pro-life]] and pro-[[Second Amendment]]. He announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for president in the [[2016 presidential election|2016 election]] on May 5, 2015,<ref>https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/05/05/huckabee-announces-2016-white-house-bid/</ref> and has participated in the [[2016 presidential debates]].  His daughter [[Sarah Huckabee Sanders]] served as press secretary for former President [[Donald Trump]] beginning in July 2017.

Huckabee's position against judicial activism that pushes the [[homosexual agenda]] is principled and consistent.  He has stated that as president he would not enforce the 5–4 [[U.S. Supreme Court]] decision on ''[[Obergefell]]'', just as prior presidents including [[Andrew Jackson]] and [[Abraham Lincoln]] did not enforce overreaching by the Supreme Court in other decisions.

Huckabee's position against judicial activism that pushes the [[homosexual agenda]] is principled and consistent.  He has stated that as president he would not enforce the 5–4 [[U.S. Supreme Court]] decision on ''[[Obergefell]]'', just as prior presidents including [[Andrew Jackson]] and [[Abraham Lincoln]] did not enforce overreaching by the Supreme Court in other decisions.

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. Throughout the presidential primary, Huckabee was viewed favorably by conservatives and Christian organizations such as the [[Home School Legal Defense Association]]. Former Speaker of the House [[Newt Gingrich]] predicted that Huckabee would catch on with Republican primary voters, calling him "the most interesting dark horse."<ref>http://www.wmcstations.com/Global/story.asp?S=6899608</ref>

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. Throughout the presidential primary, Huckabee was viewed favorably by conservatives and Christian organizations such as the [[Home School Legal Defense Association]]. Former Speaker of the House [[Newt Gingrich]] predicted that Huckabee would catch on with Republican primary voters, calling him "the most interesting dark horse."<ref>http://www.wmcstations.com/Global/story.asp?S=6899608</ref>

Critical to his move from obscurity to the top rank of political contenders was his evangelical base, his conservatism, his appeal to southerners and his likable personality.<ref>Dan Balz, "Huckabee's Rise and Rise," [http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/12/10/post_234.html ''Washington Post'' Dec. 10, 2007]; Michael D. Shear and Juliet Eilperin, "Suddenly, Huckabee Is in Romney's Rearview Mirror," [https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/24/AR2007112401338_pf.html ''Washington Post'' Nov. 25, 2007]; "Shields and Brooks Mull Iowa Election Push, Baseball Scandal" [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec07/sbbaseball_12-14.html PBS, Dec. 14, 2007]</ref> After losing to McCain, Huckabee became a contributor on Fox News <ref>http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/06/12/huckabee-joins-fox-as-contributor/ Huckabee joins Fox as Contributor</ref> and hosted his own show called ''Huckabee''. After leaving the air, the show reappeared on [[Trinity Broadcasting Network]] in 2017.

Critical to his move from obscurity to the top rank of political contenders was his evangelical base, his conservatism, his appeal to southerners and his likable personality.<ref>Dan Balz, "Huckabee's Rise and Rise," [http://blog.washingtonpost.com/the-trail/2007/12/10/post_234.html ''Washington Post'' Dec. 10, 2007]; Michael D. Shear and Juliet Eilperin, "Suddenly, Huckabee Is in Romney's Rearview Mirror," [https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/11/24/AR2007112401338_pf.html ''Washington Post'' Nov. 25, 2007]; "Shields and Brooks Mull Iowa Election Push, Baseball Scandal" [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec07/sbbaseball_12-14.html PBS, Dec. 14, 2007]</ref> After losing to McCain, Huckabee became a contributor on Fox News <ref>http://embeds.blogs.foxnews.com/2008/06/12/huckabee-joins-fox-as-contributor/ Huckabee joins Fox as Contributor</ref> and hosted his own show called ''Huckabee''. After leaving the air, the show reappeared on [[Trinity Broadcasting Network]] in 2017. Huckabee is still a Fox News contributor and appears on many of the network's political programs.

==Career==

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