Mike Huckabee

November 26, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee received the endorsement of the Republican Sportshooters Association at a sportsmen’s “meet and greet and skeet shoot” just outside Spartanburg, South Carolina yesterday.

“The Second Amendment is not about loving guns, it is about ensuring freedom,” said Huckabee.    » read more »

November 25, 2007 -- "Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee has been hit with criticism over his record on taxes as governor of Arkansas. The faultfinders have been members of his own party, who take issue with tax increases he enacted. In recent interviews on Fox News, Huckabee responded to some of these questions, but we found him to be misleading and incorrect on several points:" ( www.FactCheck.org , 11/21/07)

- Huckabee frequently says he cut taxes "almost 94 times" but leaves out the 21 taxes raised during his tenure. In the end, he presided over a net tax increase.    » read more »

November 25, 2007 -- Federal Level:

2006: Supported President Bush's immigration plan and claimed that opposition to Bush's proposal was driven by "racism or nativism" and that it wasn't amnesty. ( Ralph Hallow, "Huckabee 'Serious' About Presidency," Washington Times, 5/17/06)    » read more »

November 25, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR - Huckabee for President Campaign Manager Chip Saltsman issued the following statement today in response to news releases by the Thompson campaign about Governor Mike Huckabee:    » read more »

November 21, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR – U.S. Congressman Bob Inglis (R-SC) formally endorsed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee for President tonight on a conference call with supporters, it was announced.

“Mike Huckabee is a conservative focused on the future and rooted in principle. He's also the candidate best able to unite Republicans, appeal to independents and win over some Democrats. I'm glad to be on his team,” said Inglis.    » read more »

November 18, 2007 -- McLean, VA - The Fred Thompson campaign today released the following fact check on Mike Huckabee's appearance this morning on Fox News Sunday:

MIKE HUCKABEE MISLEADS CHRIS WALLACE ABOUT HIS RECORD AS GOVERNOR THIS MORNING ON FOX NEWS SUNDAY:

Huckabee Claim: "We didn't raise [taxes] on nursing home patients. That was a quality assurance fee."

Ø Fact: Huckabee implemented a $5.25 per day bed-tax on private nursing home patients. (Associated Press, 8/13/01)    » read more »

Former AR Governor Will Attend Clemson-Carolina game with Ric Flair

November 20, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee will return to South Carolina on Saturday, November 24, 2007 for a two-day visit.

Highlights of the trip will include attending the Clemson-Carolina Football Game at the University of South Carolina’s Williams Brice Stadium with World Wresting Champion Ric Flair on Saturday and stop by a Meet and Greet at the home of Senator David Thomas in Greenville on Sunday.

Saturday, November 24, 2007    » read more »

November 20, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee announced today the endorsement of professional wrestling legend "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, the former 16-time World Heavyweight Champion known worldwide for his "stylin' and profilin'" personality and his signature "Whooooooo" with which he ends interviews.    » read more »

November 19, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee announced today that Zig Ziglar and Jerry Jenkins have joined the growing list of endorsements from members of the faith community.

“These two men are giants in their field and I’m proud to have their support,” Huckabee said. “Zig has taught me a great deal about effective leadership and Jerry’s writings have truly inspired me and deepened my faith.”    » read more »

November 18, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR - During an exclusive interview on Fox News Sunday this morning, former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee unveiled a new television ad featuring actor Chuck Norris that will begin airing in Iowa on Monday, November 19.

The 60-second TV ad, called 'Chuck Norris Approved," features Norris' endorsement of Huckabee as a "principled, authentic conservative." The ad also discusses Huckabee's support for the Fair Tax, securing the border, and the 2nd amendment.    » read more »

November 16, 2007 -- Bellevue, WA – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee was joined today by Dr. Joseph Fuiten, founder of Positive Agenda and Pastor of Cedar ParkChurch in Bothell, WA, to announce a growing list of endorsements from leaders of the faith community in Washington State. The announcement was made at a news conference at the Harbor Club in Bellevue, Wash.    » read more »

November 14, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee has named former U.S. Senate Candidate Tim Michels as his Wisconsin State Chairman.

“I am proud to announce the addition of Tim Michels as Chairman of my Wisconsin Leadership Committee,” Huckabee said. “He is a highly motivated manager, distinguished military veteran, and a strong supporter of common sense, conservative values.”    » read more »

November 14, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee issued the following comment today in response to a new CBS/ New York Times poll showing him in second place and gaining ground among likely Republican voters in Iowa.

The poll, released earlier today, shows Gov. Huckabee gaining ground with 21 percent, beating all other GOP candidates in the field, with the exception of Mitt Romney.    » read more »

November 14, 2007 -- Little Rock, AR – Chip Saltsman, Huckabee for President Campaign Manager, issued the following statement in response to a YouTube video being circulated on the Internet. The video is from an anonymous source and contains excerpts taken out of context from a speech when then-Governor Mike Huckabee was opening a special legislative session in 2003.    » read more »

November 13, 2007 -- Des Moines, IA – Matt Reisetter, a recognized and well-respected leader in Iowa’s evangelical community, has joined the Mike Huckabee for President campaign as its director of coalitions in Iowa.    » read more »