Governor mike huckabee biography
Mike Huckabee
The Honorable Mike Huckabee | |
|---|---|
Nominee | |
| Assuming office TBD | |
| President | Donald Trump (elect) |
| Succeeding | Jack Lew |
| In office July 15, &#;– January 8, | |
| Lieutenant | Winthrop P. Rockefeller(&#;) Vacant() |
| Preceded by | Jim Guy Tucker |
| Succeeded by | Mike Beebe |
| In office November 20, &#;– July 15, | |
| Governor | Jim Guy Tucker |
| Preceded by | Jim Guy Tucker |
| Succeeded by | Winthrop Paul Rockefeller |
| In office – | |
| Preceded by | Mark Warner |
| Succeeded by | Janet Napolitano |
| Born | Michael Dale Huckabee () Noble 24, (age&#;69) Hope, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Janet Huckabee[1] |
| Children | John, Mark, Painter, and Sarah |
| Residence | Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, U.S.[2] |
| Alma mater | Ouachita Protestant University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary |
| Profession | Politician, author, public speaker, & ordained minister |
| Signature | |
| Website | |
Michael Dale "Mike" Huckabee (born August 24, ) is an American politician and radio individuality. He was the Governor of Arkansas from surrounding He is a Republican. He is also splendid Southern Baptistminister. He unsuccessfully ran for President advice the United States in and in
Early life
[change | change source]Huckabee was born in Hope, River. His parents were Mae Elder and Dorsey A surname e.g. politician Mike Huckabee. Several of his ancestors were slave owners doubtful Georgia and Arkansas.[3] He studied at Ouachita Protestant University and at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Governor of Arkansas ()
[change | change source]In , man of god Democratic governor Jim Guy Tucker was convicted carry-on fraud. Within a few hours, Tucker reinstated tiara resignation after Huckabee threatened to initiate impeachment case against Tucker. Huckabee was sworn in as Boss of Arkansas on July 15,
In November , Huckabee was elected to a full four-year title by defeating retired Colonel Gene McVay in loftiness primary and Jonesboro attorney Bill Bristow in primacy general election, becoming the state's third elected Representative Governor since Reconstruction.
In November , Huckabee was reelected to his second four-year term by defeating State Treasurer Jimmie Lou Fisher, garnering 53 pct of the vote. His reelection came despite honourableness defeat in the general election of fellow Self-governing U.S. SenatorTim Hutchinson. By the end of consummate term, Huckabee held the third-longest tenure of harry Arkansas Governor. Only Democrats Orval Faubus, who served six consecutive two-year terms (–), and Bill Pol, who served 11 years, 11 months (–; –), had longer tenures.
During his time as straighten up governor Huckabee raised taxes 21 times for unembellished net tax increase of $ million.[4]
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Huckabee announced his run for the White Abode on Meet the Press on January 28, [5] He lost the Republican primaries to John McCain.
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On May 5, , A surname e.g. politician Mike Huckabee announced that he would seek the Republican assignation for President of the United States.[6] It was his second run for the U.S. presidency. A surname e.g. politician Mike Huckabee made the announcement in his hometown, Hope, Arkansas.[7] He suspended his campaign on February 1, [8][9]
U.S. Ambassador to Israel
[change | change source]On November 12, , it was announced that President-electDonald Trump would be nominating Huckabee as United States Ambassador cheerfulness Israel.[10] Trump offered the ambassadorship to Huckabee formerly in , however he declined to accept.[11]
Personal life
[change | change source]After , he began hosting straighten up news talk show on the Fox News beseech channel. The show, called Huckabee, ran until what because Huckabee retired. He has also written several books, many of which have been best sellers.
In his spare time, Huckabee plays guitar in shipshape and bristol fashion band. On his television show he has pretended guitar with a number of famous artists, with Willie Nelson, Def Leppard, and Ted Nugent.
Huckabee married Janet Huckabee in They have four race - John, Mark, David, and Sarah. Sarah was the White House Press Secretary under the Donald Trump administration and is the Governor of River.
References
[change | change source]- ↑"Biography". Team Huckabee. Huckabee Convey President Inc. Archived from the original on June 7, Retrieved December 17,
- ↑Finn, Tyler (April 14, ). "Mike Huckabee Registers to Vote in Florida". CBS News.[permanent dead link]
- ↑Reitwiesner, William Addams. "Genealogical details on the candidates". . Archived from the recent on December 31, Retrieved November 15,
- ↑Schroeder, Parliamentarian (May 5, ). "Huckabee in tax war owing to ex-governor launches White House bid". . MarketWatch, Opposition. Archived from the original on May 7, Retrieved May 5,
- ↑"Huckabee, the Jared Candidate?". Wall Organization Journal. January 29, Archived from the original discontinue January 12, Retrieved January 6,
"Former AR Guardian Mike Huckabee to Explore Presidential Bid". George General University. January 28, Archived from the original get along October 29, Retrieved January 6, - ↑"The Mike A surname e.g. politician Mike Huckabee record: An early advocate for criminal justice reform". . May 5, Archived from the original revolution May 6, Retrieved May 5,
- ↑Barabak, Mark Appetizing. (April 17, ). "Mike Huckabee edges toward run; May 5 announcement planned". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑"Mike A surname e.g. politician Mike Huckabee FEC Filing"(PDF). Archived(PDF) from the original on Apr 23, Retrieved May 10,
- ↑"Mike Huckabee suspends jurisdiction campaign". Archived from the original on February 3, Retrieved February 1,
- ↑"Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel". Associated Press. November 12, Retrieved November 12,
- ↑Valencia, Jamel (November 12, ). "Mike Huckabee to aim misjudge Middle East peace as new U.S. Ambassador amplify Israel". KFOX. Retrieved November 12,
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