Mike Huckabee on Abortion

• Life question reflects nation’s nature & equality of humans. (Feb 2008)
• Will lead fight for constitutional ban on abortion. (Feb 2008)
• I’m pro-life, but have no opinion on Justice O’Connor. (Jan 2008)
• No states rights for moral issues like abortion. (Nov 2007)
• No tax funding for organizations that promote abortion. (Sep 2007)
• Led Arkansas to human life amendment in state constitution. (Sep 2007)
• Consensus impossible: pro-choice world fundamentally differs. (Jun 2007)
• Hate abortion but allow it is like hate slavery but allow it. (May 2007)
• Certainly good day for America when Roe v. Wade is repealed. (May 2007)
• Embryonic stem cell research creates life to end a life. (May 2007)
• Pro-life includes improving life after birth. (Jan 2007)
• Outlaw all abortions; err on the side of life. (Jan 2007)
• Pro-life and pro-death penalty, & sees them as far different. (Jan 2007)
• Even Americans who are pro-choice are pro-life. (Jan 2007)
• Eliminate public funding for abortion organizations. (Nov 2002)
• Supports woman’s right-to-know legislation. (Jan 2001)
• Pro-life, but respects choice as mandated law. (Jan 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Budget & Economy

• Infrastructure projects: start immediately, for stimulus. (Feb 2008)
• We’re worse off than in 2000, due to Congress’ over-spending. (Jan 2008)
• Rebates of $150 billion help China; widening I-95 helps US. (Jan 2008)
• I steered AR from $200M deficit to an $850M surplus. (Jan 2008)
• Recessions “trickle-up”--working class hit first & hardest. (Jan 2008)
• Infrastructure investment causes long-term economic stimulus. (Jan 2008)
• Stimulus plan is $150B from China, to spend on Chinese goods. (Jan 2008)
• Fuel prices & subprime mortgages possibly cause recession. (Jan 2008)
• Do things differently so people need not sacrifice. (Dec 2007)
• To reduce spending, get rid of IRS & revamp DHS. (Nov 2007)
• Rein in out-of-control spending and balance the budget. (Sep 2007)
• Created state surplus in AR; cut spending to do same for US. (Sep 2007)
• Bankruptcy reform: limit Chapter 7; protect states' role. (Feb 2001)
• Uphold commitments to states before other spending. (Sep 2001)
• Protect local milk supplies with Southern Dairy Compact. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Civil Rights

• I witnessed firsthand the shameful evil of racism. (Sep 2008)
• It’s arrogant for GOP to ignore Hispanics or any group. (Dec 2007)
• Racial profiling based on speaking with accent is unAmerican. (Dec 2007)
• Got 48% of black vote in AR; embarrassed at national GOP. (Sep 2007)
• Address gay behavior if problematic, not gay attitudes. (Jun 2007)
• Gay tolerance reflects lack of fixed societal standards. (Jun 2007)
• Respect gay couples but no gay adoptions. (Jan 2007)
• USA has gone from Barney Fife to Barney Frank. (Jan 2007)
• Signed legislation outlawing same-sex marriage in Arkansas. (Dec 2006)
• No civil unions; only one-man-one-woman marriage. (Nov 2002)
• No affirmative action for state contracts nor colleges. (Nov 2002)
• Treat AIDS as plague to be isolated, not civil rights issue. (Nov 1992)
• More federal funding of IDEA for disabled education. (Mar 2000)
• Support principles embodied in the Equal Rights Amendment. (Feb 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Corporations

• 80% of all jobs in this country come from small business. (Jan 2008)
• Wal-Mart is case study in genius of American marketplace. (Jan 2007)
• Consumerism is addictive but tranquility is immaterial. (Oct 2000)

Mike Huckabee on Crime

• FactCheck: AR violent crime rate increased under Huckabee. (Jan 2008)
• Carried out death penalty more than any other AR governor. (Dec 2007)
• Nonsense of Three-Strikes makes system overrun with people. (Sep 2007)
• Death penalty is necessary part of criminal justice system. (Sep 2007)
• Opposes “hate crimes” legislation. (Sep 2007)
• Prosecute all illegal adult pornography. (Sep 2007)
• People naturally selfish; only God or punishment prevent it. (Jun 2007)
• Defends death penalty biblically as well as politically. (Jun 2007)
• Supports death penalty, but only reluctantly. (Jan 2007)
• Eliminating parole gives no incentive for rehabilitation. (Jan 2007)
• Three Strikes based more on revenge than restoration. (Jan 2007)
• Commuted death penalty sentence due to problems at trial. (Jan 2007)
• Build more prisons, and privatize their management. (Nov 2002)
• Supports flexible federal block grants for crime programs. (Sep 2001)
• Tougher juvenile crime penalties; but let states set them. (Aug 1999)

Mike Huckabee on Drugs

• 1999: doubled methamphetamine sentences. (Dec 2007)
• More drug courts & rehab, instead of incarceration. (Sep 2007)
• Drug education fails; drug punishment works. (Jun 2007)
• Supports drug courts for non-violent drug offendors. (Jan 2007)
• Stricter penalties for drug-related crimes. (Nov 2002)
• Treatment for drug use instead of incarceration. (Jan 2001)
• Curb supply by eradication; change attitudes to curb demand. (Nov 1992)
• More federal funding for all aspects of Drug War. (Aug 2000)

Mike Huckabee on Education

• Increased school taxes, by court order, and schools improved. (Dec 2007)
• Education is a state issue, not a federal issue. (Dec 2007)
• Focus on what’s good for students, not good for school. (Dec 2007)
• Weapons of Mass Instruction: more science AND more arts. (Dec 2007)
• Impeach judges for barring legislature prayers to Jesus. (Sep 2007)
• Equal funds for abstinence as contraceptive-based education. (Sep 2007)
• Tax-credited programs for Christian schooling. (Sep 2007)
• I’m running for president, not writing science curriculum. (Jun 2007)
• Ending school prayer was one step in society’s moral decay. (Jun 2007)
• Does not believe in evolution. (May 2007)
• Incorporate character education into school curriculum. (Jan 2007)
• Authorize & advance more charter schools. (Jan 2007)
• Replace entire school board for failing schools. (Jan 2007)
• Support displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools. (Nov 2002)
• SmartStart focuses on high standards and accountability. (Oct 2000)

  Arkansas Ed Reform

• FactCheck: AR improved test scores, but still below-average. (Dec 2007)
• SmartStart: early character-based education. (Jun 2007)
• Sends his kids to public school; says other officials should. (Jan 2007)
• Reformed AR education with Smart Start & Next Step. (Jan 2007)
• Supported creation of Arkansas charter schools. (Dec 2006)
• Raise teacher salaries; hire more teachers. (Nov 2002)
• First priority: Raise teacher salaries. (Jan 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Energy & Oil

• Comprehensive plan for energy independence within ten years. (Jan 2008)
• Biofuel mandates are not necessary. (Dec 2007)
• Energy independence: let Saudis keep their oil & their sand. (Nov 2007)
• Ethanol & biofuels are part of future energy. (Oct 2007)
• Kyoto was a mistake, but “Earth in the Balance” is not. (Jan 2007)
• Shouldn’t limit oil production while increasing consumption. (Jan 2007)
• Explore ways to harness nuclear power. (Jan 2007)
• Promote alternative fuel technology. (Nov 2002)
• Voluntary partnerships reduce greenhouse gases economically. (Aug 2000)
• Kyoto Treaty must include reductions by all countries. (Aug 2000)
• More funding to develop domestic energy supplies. (Sep 2001)
• Use federal funds for nuclear cleanup, with state input. (Sep 2001)
• Share offshore oil development revenue with states. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Environment

• Stewardship of the air and land and soil is very important. (Feb 2008)
• Follow Boy Scout rule: leave earth better than we found it. (May 2007)
• Supported conserving Buffalo River in north AR against dams. (Jan 2007)
• Conservatives believe in conservation. (Jan 2007)
• The earth is the Lord’s; we are merely its caretakers. (Jan 2007)
• More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001)
• Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001)
• Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001)
• Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Families & Children

• Strong government relies on strong families. (Feb 2008)
• Understand the totality of the American family. (Jan 2008)
• Marriage relationship between one man, one woman, for life. (Sep 2007)
• High divorce rate fails at presenting role model. (Sep 2007)
• Supports convenant marriage; adopted it in Arkansas. (Sep 2007)
• Teach kids immovable standards of right & wrong. (Jun 2007)
• Supports “covenant marriage”. (Jan 2001)
• Purpose of marriage is loving relationship, not happiness. (Oct 2000)
• Sensuality-saturated society trades love for lust. (Oct 2000)
• Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
• Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Foreign Policy

• Urged ending Cuban embargo as governor; now supports embargo. (Feb 2008)
• Impeach judges who yield on our sovereignty. (Feb 2008)
• Concerned about Putin’s human rights violations & oppression. (Jan 2008)
• Law of the Sea Treaty surrenders our sovereignty. (Jan 2008)
• Change tone of Bush’s arrogant bunker mentality. (Jan 2008)
• Get as many views as possible regarding foreign policy. (Dec 2007)
• Protect US sovereignty, but earn respect abroad. (Dec 2007)
• Hugo Chavez was not elected as dictator; no friend of US. (Dec 2007)
• Demand accountability from Pakistan for our $10B. (Nov 2007)
• Earned right to act on actionable intelligence in Pakistan. (Nov 2007)
• Israel should not give up West Bank or Golan Heights. (Nov 2007)
• Not yet ready for two-state solution for Israel & Palestine. (Nov 2007)
• It’s not OK in Pakistan; bin Laden is hiding there. (Oct 2007)
• Law of the Sea Treaty gives away our sovereignty. (Oct 2007)
• Genocide in Darfur matched by infanticide of the unborn. (Sep 2007)
• We answer to our Constitution, not to international law. (Sep 2007)
• Don’t pressure Israel to give up land for promise of peace. (Sep 2007)
• Monitor the eradication of legal slavery in Sudan. (Sep 2007)
• Avoid ratifying Law of the Sea Treaty. (Sep 2007)
• Not the job of the US to export our form of government. (Aug 2007)
• Support Israel as strategic ally, but respect Palestine. (Jan 2007)
• As governor, visited 41 countries & met with heads of state. (Jan 2006)

Mike Huckabee on Free Trade

• Supports NAFTA & CAFTA, if partners “hafta” abide by rules. (Jan 2008)
• Fair trade includes lead-free products & playing by rules. (Jan 2008)
• A free country must feed, fuel, & fight for itself. (Dec 2007)
• We need fair trade because we’re losing jobs. (Oct 2007)
• This country can never yield its sovereignty for any reason. (Sep 2007)
• Trade sanctions on Saudi Arabia for persecuting Christians. (Sep 2007)
• China trade contingent on human rights & product safety. (Sep 2007)
• No NAFTA Superhighway from Canada to Mexico. (Sep 2007)
• Marketplace pushes innovation to top & prices to bottom. (Jan 2007)
• Farm subsidies ok because Europe & Asia do same. (Jan 2007)
• Enforce trade law against subsidized Canadian lumber imports. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Government Reform

• Fundamental difference with McCain on campaign finance. (Feb 2008)
• States should be laboratories of good government. (Jan 2008)
• Transparency on spending will prune back Congress’ earmarks. (Jan 2008)
• Focus on uniting the country. (Dec 2007)
• Allow DC residents to vote on getting Representatives. (Sep 2007)
• Require photo ID for voting, to avoid fraud. (Sep 2007)
• Ok if church identifies candidates who favor its principles. (Sep 2007)
• Attacking others’ integrity reflects people’s own immorality. (Jun 2007)
• Govern by “Regnat Populus,” AR’s motto “The People Rule”. (Jun 2007)
• Honor the Tenth Amendment & strengthen the states. (May 2007)
• Supports term limits for state legislators. (Nov 2002)
• Limit campaign contributions, but no public funding. (Nov 2002)
• Not more government, but more efficient government. (Jan 2001)
• Disclose political gifts, but don’t prohibit them. (Oct 2000)
• Negative campaigning works with some voters but not with God. (Oct 2000)
• Decide based on next generation, not next election. (Oct 2000)
• Term limits counter election skewed laws toward incumbents. (Nov 1992)
• Change House terms to 4 years, to avoid constant campaigning. (Nov 1992)
• Won’t vote for pay raise for myself as member of Congress. (Nov 1992)
• Reforms must respect state's rights to select electors. (Aug 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Gun Control

• Second Amendmen is about freedom, not about hunting. (Aug 2007)
• Owns firearms; enjoys hunting; supports 2nd amendment. (Jan 2007)
• Supports self-defense and ‘castle doctrine’. (Jan 2006)
• Allow concealed carry. (Nov 2002)

Mike Huckabee on Health Care

• Ok to ban smoking from workplaces, but not to ban smoking. (Feb 2008)
• Called for isolating AIDS carriers in 1992, not quarantine. (Dec 2007)
• 1/3 self-insured; 1/3 don’t want it; 1/3 can’t afford it. (Dec 2007)
• Crisis from waiting until people are catastrophically ill. (Dec 2007)
• FactCheck: 2/3 of uninsured can’t afford insurace, not 1/3. (Dec 2007)
• We don’t have a healthcare system; it’s a healthcare maze. (Oct 2007)
• Individually-controlled insurance, not government SCHIP. (Oct 2007)
• Portable medical records that YOU own, not your doctor. (Sep 2007)
• System is upside down; focuses on intervention after illness. (Sep 2007)
• Oppose mandated health insurance and universal coverage. (Sep 2007)
• Insurance reward for avoiding tobacco, alcohol, obesity. (Sep 2007)
• Give Americans Congress’ healthcare, or give Congress ours. (Aug 2007)
• Dems want government in charge; GOP want consumers in charge. (Jun 2007)
• ARKids: Prevention less expensive than sick children. (Jun 2007)
• Focus on health & prevention, not just disease treatment. (Jan 2007)
• STOP the culture of chronic disease via self-discipline. (Jan 2007)
• The road to obesity is paved with procrastination. (May 2006)
• To stop procrastinating: Set date; stick to it; and start!. (May 2006)
• Nothing tastes as good as it feels to be healthy. (May 2006)
• We don’t have a health-care system but a disease-care system. (Jan 2006)
• Guaranteed medical care not government’s responsibility. (Nov 2002)
• ARKids First program: record decreases in uninsured. (Jan 2001)
• Designed ARKids for preventive healthcare for kids. (Oct 2000)
• Supports consumer-driven “medical IRA” with tax-free money. (Nov 1992)
• No additional AIDS spending; cancer & vascular victims first. (Nov 1992)
• Ban smoking in all public places. (Nov 1992)
• Isolate carriers of this plague of AIDS. (Nov 1992)
• No federal pre-emption of employee health plan regulation. (Oct 2001)
• Protect state tobacco settlement funds from federal seizure. (Apr 1999)

Mike Huckabee on Homeland Security

• Use everything at president’s disposal to keep US safe. (Feb 2008)
• Support moderate modern evil over Al-Qaeda’s medieval evil. (Jan 2008)
• Fight terrorism by increasing spending on armed forces & CIA. (Jan 2008)
• Torture is unproductive, and should not be US policy. (Dec 2007)
• Kick rear ends if documents destroyed to protect rear ends. (Dec 2007)
• Opposes waterboarding; close Guantanamo as a bad symbol. (Dec 2007)
• Raise enlistment rates with Veterans’ Bill of Rights. (Sep 2007)
• No student visas to citizens of terrorist states. (Sep 2007)
• Guantanamo prisoners are treated very well. (Jun 2007)
• Better to make mistakes at Guantanamo to protect Americans. (Jun 2007)
• Islamic jihadists celebrate death; we have culture of life. (May 2007)
• Guard & Reserve did their duty; it’s beginning to wear. (Jan 2007)
• Strength is more effective deterrent to war than weakness. (Jan 2007)
• Keeping Guantanamo prisoners more important than location. (Jan 2006)
• Islamic terror is about worldwide caliphate, not US attacks. (Jan 2006)

Mike Huckabee on Immigration

• Illegal immigrants must go home and start over. (Jan 2008)
• Build a border fence within 18 months of taking office. (Jan 2008)
• Build a border fence using American labor & materials. (Jan 2008)
• FactCheck: Yes, supported scholarships for AR illegal aliens. (Dec 2007)
• Pathway to citizenship must start at back of line, out of US. (Dec 2007)
• Send illegals home so all in US can hold their heads high. (Dec 2007)
• Make legal immigration quick, or outsource it if we can’t. (Dec 2007)
• FactCheck: AR college bill accepted illegals after 3 years. (Nov 2007)
• Punish people who break the law; but not their children. (Nov 2007)
• Focus on demand: penalize employers of illegal immigrants. (Sep 2007)
• Some anti-immigration advocates are based on racism. (Sep 2007)
• People are angry at government for failing to track illegals. (Sep 2007)
• Problems with McCain-Kennedy: credibility; secrecy; spending. (Jun 2007)
• Allow in professionals as legal immigrants, but seal border. (Jun 2007)
• Change rule barring immigrants from running for president. (May 2007)
• Path to citizenship if illegals admit guilt & pay fine. (Jan 2007)
• Deport the illegal immigrants who don’t do it the right way. (Jan 2006)
• Seal the borders in a responsible way. (Jan 2006)
• Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
• Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
• Import farm workers from Mexico. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Jobs

• No class warfare: talk to both rich & poor. (Jan 2008)
• Excessive taxes, red tape, and litigation cause job losses. (Dec 2007)
• Unions more prominent to fight high CEO salaries. (Oct 2007)
• Blacks still face racism & unequal opportunity in job market. (Sep 2007)
• No “sexual orientation” in Employment Non-Discrimination Act. (Sep 2007)
• Supports farm subsidies & fully-funded crop insurance. (Sep 2007)
• More R&D & tax incentives for small farmers. (Sep 2001)
• Repeal the federal unemployment "temporary surtax". (Feb 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Principles & Values

• I didn’t want to wait for the government to rescue me. (Sep 2008)
• Competition breeds excellence, including in the GOP race. (Feb 2008)
• Kenneth Copeland is a friend, innocent until proven guilty. (Feb 2008)
• Hunted and ate fried squirrel in college days. (Feb 2008)
• Without moral absolutes, we are lost and confused. (Feb 2008)
• Childhood heroes in AR: Jesus, Elvis, and FDR. (Feb 2008)
• American’s greatness is because we’re rooted in our faith. (Feb 2008)
• Not exiting; I didn’t major in math; I majored in miracles. (Feb 2008)
• Limbaugh is a great voice for conservatism, not infallible. (Jan 2008)
• Presumptuous and arrogant to suggest Reagan would endorse me. (Jan 2008)
• Only candidate who’s faced Clinton political machine before. (Jan 2008)
• Ought to be able to respect people who don’t have any faith. (Jan 2008)
• People should deal with the use of faith in my campaign. (Jan 2008)
• Declined to answer Boston Globe questions on Executive Power. (Dec 2007)
• Treat others as you wish to be treated. (Dec 2007)
• I’m a conservative, but I’m not mean about it. (Nov 2007)
• The social conservative’s candidate for president. (Oct 2007)
• Even if GOP loses elections, we should not lose our honor. (Sep 2007)
• N.H. strategy: stick with convictions & straight answers. (Aug 2007)
• Not thinking about Vice Presidency despite heavy speculation. (Aug 2007)
• Never forget that ordinary citizens are the President’s boss. (Aug 2007)
• Valuing life is the country’s most pressing moral issue. (Jun 2007)
• Character IS the issue; we DO legislate morality. (Jun 2007)
• Our culture of life separates us from Islamic fascists. (May 2007)
• America needs optimistic leadership to revive national soul. (Jan 2007)
• George W. Bush has done a magnificent job. (Jan 2007)
• Vertical lift-up politics rather than horizontal left-right. (Jan 2007)
• Finished Little Rock marathon in 4:38 after 3 years training. (Jan 2007)
• Thermometer leaders just read room; thermostats adjusts room. (Jan 2007)
• Live beyond your lifetime by planting seeds in others. (Oct 2000)
• Positive thinking works, if based on positive principles. (Oct 2000)
• GOP lost 2006 election because they failed to do their job. (Jun 2007)

  Faith & Religion

• Judge Romney, & any candidate, by record, not by faith. (Dec 2007)
• Jesus was too smart to ever run for public office. (Nov 2007)
• I believe the Bible is the word of revelation. (Nov 2007)
• Plenty of choices for candidates who don’t believe in God. (Jun 2007)
• One worldview will prevail: God-centered or human-centered. (Jun 2007)
• Pastors & politicians have same skill set in common. (Jun 2007)
• Ten Commandments are basis for appropriate behavior. (Jun 2007)
• A “grace Christian”: dislikes “law Christians” AND liberals. (Jun 2007)
• My faith does affect my decision process; it explains me. (May 2007)
• We are a nation of faith, and we are stewards of God’s world. (Jan 2007)
• Ordained Baptist minister; I make no apology for my faith. (Jan 2007)
• People of faith feel responsible for God’s world. (Jan 2007)
• 10 Commandments: principles to live by, not just pop culture. (Oct 2000)
• The spiritual side of our lives really does matter. (Oct 2000)
• Faith gives us a focus for the future. (Oct 2000)

  Personal Background

• Defining mistake: neglecting his health for decades. (Aug 2007)
• Took office amid felony investigation of Gov. Jim Guy Tucker. (Jun 2007)
• Plays bass guitar in rock band “Capitol Offense”. (Jan 2007)
• Published four books; completed Little Rock marathon in 4:38. (Dec 2006)
• Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist. (Nov 2000)
• Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001)
• Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001)
• Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Social Security

• Will try to fix Social Security with FairTax. (Jan 2008)
• Personalization of retirement funds, not privatization. (Oct 2007)
• Personal retirement accounts allow investing in one’s future. (Sep 2007)
• Replace payroll tax & fund Social Security with FairTax. (Sep 2007)
• No Congressional pensions; give them same deal as citizens. (Nov 1992)
• Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
• Maintain federal funding of Social Services Block Grants. (Sep 1999)

Mike Huckabee on Tax Reform

• Tax system punishes people for working & productivity. (Feb 2008)
• Signed tax pledge to not raise marginal tax rates. (Feb 2008)
• Supported Bush tax cuts then; I support them now. (Feb 2008)
• FactCheck: To be revenue-neutral, FairTax raises some taxes. (Jan 2008)
• FactCheck: FairTax does not bring underground into economy. (Jan 2008)
• FairTax will tax the average American much less. (Jan 2008)
• FairTax and its prebate untax the poor and the elderly. (Jan 2008)
• Net change as governor: same income tax; 1› more sales tax. (Jan 2008)
• Raising fees is the same as raising taxes. (Jan 2008)
• Raised AR net tax burden by $500M to comply with court order. (Jan 2008)
• AdWatch: Your worth is from God, not your checking account. (Jan 2008)
• FactCheck: 90 cuts + 23 tax increases: net $505M increase. (Jan 2008)
• AdWatch: Signed first-ever broad-based tax cut in Arkansas. (Jan 2008)
• FactCheck: Passed broad-based tax cut, but not “first ever”. (Jan 2008)
• Raised some taxes based on court orders and voter approval. (Dec 2007)
• Support FairTax with a tax credit for the poor. (Dec 2007)
• FactCheck: FairTax would not eliminate IRS; just change role. (Nov 2007)
• FairTax is 23%; Bush’s study missed prebate & other aspects. (Nov 2007)
• FairTax untaxes productivity & things which we export. (Oct 2007)
• FairTax eliminates all taxes on productivity & saving. (Sep 2007)
• Gut this incredibly complex and arcane tax code. (Aug 2007)
• Attacked as tax-and-spend by several anti-tax groups. (Aug 2007)
• Tax system penalizes productivity; needs complete overhaul. (Aug 2007)
• FairTax puts Going-Out-of-Business sign on IRS. (May 2007)
• FactCheck: FairTax requires 34% sales tax +$600B entitlement. (May 2007)
• Flatter, fairer, finite, family friendly overhaul: Fair Tax. (May 2007)
• First governor in Arkansas history to ever lower taxes. (Jan 2007)
• Wouldn’t propose new taxes, but won’t pledge against taxes. (Jan 2007)
• Raised Arkansas taxes 5 times, but lowered taxes 94 times. (Jan 2007)
• Supports national flat tax to keep up with globalization. (Jan 2007)
• Eliminated AR marriage penalty & capital gains on home sales. (Jan 2007)
• Illustrated hypocrisy with “Tax Me More Fund”. (Jan 2007)
• We ought to un-tax innovation, un-tax income. (Jan 2006)
• Remove the poorest taxpayers from the tax rolls. (Jan 2001)
• No tax increase under any circumstances. (Nov 1992)
• No national sales tax or VAT. (Feb 2000)
• Let states independently determine estate taxes. (May 2001)

Mike Huckabee on War & Peace

• Islamofascism must disappear from the face of the earth. (Feb 2008)
• Leave Iraq with victory and honor, however long it takes. (Jan 2008)
• We are making progress in Iraq, Afghanistan, & war on terror. (Jan 2008)
• Saddam might have had WMD and got them to Syria before 2003. (Jan 2008)
• Don’t second-guess Iraq; pullout would be bigger mistake. (Jan 2008)
• Failing to find the WMDs doesn’t mean they weren’t there. (Jan 2008)
• Never questioned the surge; never supported timed withdrawal. (Jan 2008)
• FactCheck: Correct that Romney did support timed withdrawal. (Jan 2008)
• Iraq War: we invaded an imaginary country based on poor info. (Jan 2008)
• Know your enemy: jihadists would destroy civilization. (Jan 2008)
• Supports Powell Doctrine of overwhelming force. (Jan 2008)
• Re-establish diplomatic ties to Iran, so we can move forward. (Jan 2008)
• Go after al Qaeda’s safe havens in Pakistan. (Jan 2008)
• Stay in Iraq because we’re winning; we lose if we walk away. (Dec 2007)
• Train & arm Kurds to prevent cross-border PKK incursions. (Oct 2007)
• Attack Iran’s nukes even if Congress says no. (Oct 2007)
• Many don’t comprehend the threat: they want our obliteration. (Sep 2007)
• We bought Iraq because we broke it; responsibility to honor. (Sep 2007)
• We made Saudis rich; pressure them to help win with honor. (Aug 2007)
• Iraqi government disappointing, but we can’t up & pull out. (Jun 2007)
• Insist that Iraq’s neighbors assist military & financially. (Jun 2007)
• We needed 300,000 troops to win Iraq; must finish the job. (May 2007)
• Don’t judge Iraq war while we’re in the middle of the war. (May 2007)
• Iraq war has made us overlook domestic agenda. (Jan 2007)
• Opposing Bush’s troop surge is a dangerous position. (Jan 2007)
• Make sure we finish the job in Iraq and finish it right. (Jan 2007)
• Strength is more effective deterrent to war than weakness. (Jan 2007)
• We should go to war with the army that we need. (Jan 2006)
• Deal with terrorism as a joint federal-state responsibility. (Feb 2001)
• Include states in anti-terrorism planning. (Sep 2001)

Mike Huckabee on Welfare & Poverty

• Recognizes what your decisions do to people at the bottom. (Jan 2008)
• First Amendment never intended to shut out voices of faith. (Jan 2007)
• Supports Charitable Choice for funding faith-based providers. (Dec 2006)
• Maintain TANF block grants. (Apr 2000)
• Maintain federal Social Services Block Grant funding. (Sep 2001)
• Maintain flexibility & funding levels for TANF block grants. (Sep 2001)
• More federal funding for Low-income energy assistance. (Sep 2001)
• Supports TANF grants to states. (Aug 2001)