According to stories dating back for years, Huckabee was reckless in who he granted clemency to.
This story, from the Arkansas Leader, is from 2004:
Huckabee, prosecutors go on offensive (^)
Several prosecutors around the state are upset with Gov. Huckabee for grant- ing clemency to violent criminals, but he is blaming the prosecutors for often not seeking the maximum penalty and keeping felons locked up longer.
Maurice Clemmons is mentioned in this article, btw, held up as an example of Huckabee's reckless disregard for public safety and the rule of law.
During his trial and after he was convicted in Arkansas, he developed a pattern of threatening law enforcement officers. Huckabee still set him free.
STATE of Arkansas v. Maurice CLEMMONS (^)
Do a search for the word "threat" (no quotes) on that page and prepare to be shocked that his animal was ever released.
The blood of four police officers is on Mike Huckabee's hands.
What the he!! was Huckabee thinking???