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Candidate for U.S. President & Vice President
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies)
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I am running for President because I believe that the American dream is still alive, and right now our country needs a leader who can lift the nation up and optimistically address the challenges we will face. I have more executive experience than any other candidate, having served 10 � years as governor of Arkansas. During this time, I was selected to head the National Governors� Association and named one of the top five governors by Time magazine. As President, I will protect America from terrorism; seal our borders and stop illegal immigration; protect the sanctity of life; improve the health care system; put the IRS out of business by adopting the FairTax; make America energy-independent so that our gas dollars no longer fund terrorism; restore the nation�s ability to respond to a manmade or natural crisis; protect Second Amendment rights; improve education and make arts and music available to all students; and pass a Veterans� Bill of Rights. People often ask how my faith influences my decisions. My faith doesn't influence my decisions � it drives them. For example, when it comes to the environment, I believe in being a good steward of the resources God has given us. I believe in protecting the lives of the weak and helpless, because our Creator values each person and demands that we do the same. Please join me in lifting America up and securing a brighter future for our children and grandchildren.
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Personal: (gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence)
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The former governor and his wife, Janet, live in North Little Rock. They have three grown children: John Mark, David and Sarah.
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports)
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As former chairman of the Interstate Oil & Gas Compact Commission, Huckabee worked with the 37-state coalition to develop energy policy and lobby Congress on energy matters, such as the regulation of oil and gas production. He also is known nationally for his focus on technology in state government. He created an automobile license renewal system that�s become a model for states across the country. Huckabee directed the creation of other advancements that have made Arkansas a technology leader among the states.
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics)
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Baptist: A significant part of his adult life was spent as a pastor and denominational leader. Huckabee led rapidly growing congregations in Pine Bluff and Texarkana.
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type)
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no response
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement)
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no response
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices)
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From 1996-2007, Huckabee served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas.
Huckabee is past chairman of the National Governors� Association (NGA) and chairman of the Education Commission of the States. During his tenure as governor, he served in other leadership positions including president of the Council of State Governments, state co-chairman of the Delta Regional Authority, and chairman of the Southern Governors Association, the Southern Regional Education Board, the Southern Growth Policies Board, the Southern Technology Council, the Southern International Trade Council and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission.
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs)
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Baptist minister
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements)
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Governing Magazine named him as one of its �Public Officials of the Year� for 2005, Time Magazine honored him as one of the five best governors in America, and later in the same year, Huckabee received the American Association of Retired Person�s Impact Award. In 2007, he was presented with the Music for Life Award by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) for his commitment to music education.
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