Mike Huckabee

Birth Name:

Michael Dale Huckabee

Birth Place:

Hope, Arkansas, United States

Profession

Writer, Actor, Producer

In 2007, he won the Music for Life Award from the National Association of Music Merchants for his contributions to the cause of music education
Received the American Association of Retired Person's Impact Award in 2005
His first job ever was reading the news and weather at a radio station at the age of 14
Served as a pastor and denominational leader for 12 years, becoming the youngest president the Arkansas Southern Baptist State Convention had ever had
Known for hosting televised and radio broadcast political commentary shows
Served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996 through 2007
In his free time, he enjoys such outdoor pursuits as hunting and fishing
Played bass with his rock band "Capitol Offense" at two presidential inauguration balls
Ran the 2005 and 2006 Little Rock Marathons, the Marine Corps Marathon and the ING New York City Marathon

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