Did Mike Huckabee Raise Taxes in Arkansas?
Here are some fiscal facts regarding his tenure as governor:
- Cut the state capital gains tax rate by 25%.
- Pushed a $90 million tax cut package through the Arkansas legislature in 1997.
- When faced with a $227 million deficit for fiscal year 2002, refused to call for a tax increase and instead called for a massive cut in state spending.
Michael T. Griffith
- “During the 2007-2008 Republican primary, Huckabee signed the Americans for Tax Reform’s Presidential Taxpayer Protection Pledge, which states he will “oppose any and all efforts to increase the marginal income tax rates for individuals and/or businesses . . . and oppose any net reduction or elimination of deductions and credits, unless matched dollar for dollar by further reducing tax rates.”
Micah McBay (Arkansas Resident) - “What did Mike Huckabee do as governor of Arkansas?
- Set the tone of government. Following the Clintons and their hand picked successor Jim Guy Tucker (who served time in prison for his illegal dealings), Arkansas needed someone with moral integrity and honor in the Governor’s Mansion. Mike Huckabee was that man.
Michael Medved, Townhall.com
- “In terms of overall tax burden (state-local-federal) Arkansas remained virtually unchanged-— from 30.3% (39th among the 50 states) to 30.5% (32nd place).
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And I still wish he would throw what seems to be considerable clout with some groups behind Ted Cruz. He is young and brilliant and Will be the next president of the United States, God willing! But thanks for clearing up his record!!
Huckabee is obviously not as bad as evidenced by posts on FR.
However, we have better candidates in 2016 and he needs to
step aside. He had his chance, and moreover there is little
chance of him winning in 2016. It will be a spoiler role!