War in Iraq: Supports the war. Views it as part of "our generational, ideological war on terror." Does not believe in setting a withdrawal timetable. Is "focused on winning" and supports a troop surge.
Education: Believes in the value of music and arts education. Would like states to be allowed to develop their own set of standards for schools alongside national standards.
Environment: Wants to achieve energy independence from other nations. Believes in exploring alternative energy.
This Week's Candidate:
Mike Huckabee
Party Affiliation: Republican
Past Careers: Governor of Arkansas, 1996-2007
Immigration: Believes securing borders to be a top priority. Supports $3 billion that Senate has voted for border security, including the building of border fences. Opposes amnesty, driver's licenses for illegal immigrants, and the employment of illegal immigratns.
Health Care: Does not believe we need a universal health care system. Wants to find ways to lower health care costs, including funding preventative health care, which he says will lower the cost of treating chronic disease.
*All information obtained from www.mikehuckabee.com.
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