Mike Huckabee in PBS News Hour
On Abortion:
As president, would push for the repeal of Roe v. Wade
Huckabee would turn to the Constitution on abortion, proposing an amendment to ban abortion, with an exception for the life of the mother.
As president, he also would push for the repeal of Roe v. Wade.
Source: PBS News Hour "2016 Candidate Stands" series
May 5, 2015
On Civil Rights:
Amendment to overturn Supreme Court decision on gay marriage
Huckabee would push for a Constitutional amendment to reverse the Supreme Court's gay marriage decision. Huckabee voiced sharp opposition to the Supreme Court's June ruling on gay marriage, writing that the prevailing justices acted
as a "judicial tyranny" that must be resisted. The former Arkansas governor is calling for a Constitutional amendment to define marriage as between one man and one woman. He also opposes allowing same-sex couples to adopt children.
Source: PBS News Hour "2016 Candidate Stands" series
May 5, 2015
On Energy & Oil:
Scientific predictions on climate change are inaccurate
On climate change, Huckabee says scientific predictions are inaccurate. In 2013, Huckabee wrote that climate change predictions have proved inaccurate, in a Facebook post that is no longer available online.
He has not definitively rung in on whether humans have a role in climate change and questions its priority as an issue, comparing the problem to a sunburn on FOX News. In 2007,
Huckabee told a climate change conference in New Hampshire that the nation has a responsibility to cut carbon emissions and that he then supported a "true cap-and-trade" system.
In later years when asked about the comment, Huckabee said he supports a "voluntary" cap-and-trade system.
Source: PBS News Hour "2016 Candidate Stands" series
May 5, 2015
On Foreign Policy:
Reject two-state solution between Israel & Palestine
Huckabee says that contested territory belongs to Israel; and says no to a two-state solution with Palestinians.
Speaking in New Hampshire in April, Huckabee rejected the idea of a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, saying contested settlement areas in Judea and Samaria belong to Israel.
Source: PBS News Hour "2016 Candidate Stands" series
May 5, 2015
On Gun Control:
Expand concealed carry laws; they have saved lives
On guns, Huckabee says he would allow concealed carry, and protect citizens who use deadly force.A gun owner, Huckabee supports expansions of concealed carry laws and has written in the past that he believes they have saved lives.
In 2006, Huckabee told a radio show that he supports the "Castle Doctrine" which states that people have the right to stand their ground and use deadly force when under threat.
Source: PBS News Hour "2016 Candidate Stands" series
May 5, 2015
On Immigration:
Give DREAMers legal status & let them apply for citizenship
Huckabee has opposed any comprehensive immigration plan that gives most undocumented immigrants a path to citizenship. His 2007 immigration plan bolstered border security and required anyone in the country illegally to register with authorities and leave
the country within 120 days. When it comes to immigrants who were brought here illegally as children, often called DREAMers, Huckabee believes they should have a legal status and be able to apply for citizenship.
Source: PBS News Hour "2016 Candidate Stands" series
May 5, 2015
On Social Security:
Consider raising retirement age for new workers
Huckabee advocates a balanced federal budget and frequently points to his record of balancing budgets as governor of Arkansas. On Medicare and Social Security,
in April he indicated he would consider raising the retirement age for young people just entering the workforce and keep benefits and eligibility intact for those closer to retirement.
Source: PBS News Hour "2016 Candidate Stands" series
May 5, 2015
On Tax Reform:
Replace IRS & income tax with national sales tax
Huckabee would eliminate the income tax and the IRS, replacing it with national sales taxHuckabee proposes a national "Fair Tax." The idea would eliminate income, corporate, capital gains and a
number of other taxes and replace them with a single sales tax. He would also eliminate the IRS, arguing the simple system would make it unnecessary.
Source: PBS News Hour "2016 Candidate Stands" series
May 5, 2015
On War & Peace:
Keep sanctions in place until Iran dismantles nukes
On Iran, Huckabee would keep current U.S. sanctions in place until Iran dismantles its nuclear infrastructure.
He has sharply questioned negotiations led by the Obama administration.
Source: PBS News Hour "2016 Candidate Stands" series
May 5, 2015
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