• Mike Huckabee has strongly reiterated that good and actual leadership is the one which recognizes the after-affect of political decisions on the man on the street like the waiter who waits at the tables, the man who collects the garbage, the driver of the truck and the laborer who shifts freight.
• Discussing about the First Amendment, Mike Huckabee is of the opinion that the main intention of the Amendment was to encourage the voices of faith instead of being prohibitive and restrictive. He has stated that although the First Amendment is often used illegitimately to shut out the voices of faith, the expression of faith does not come under the Government's jurisdiction or responsibility.
• Mike Huckabee has expressed support for continuation of the TANF, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families which is a state-based program to eradicate poverty. This stand has won him appreciation of a number of state Governors who hold the opinion that maintenance of flexibility and funding levels are crucial for the success of the program.
• The reason for supporting TANF grants to states, according to Mike Huckabee, is that it is due to these grants that a large number of individuals have sought employment, families have become self sufficient and there has been a rise in personal responsibility.
• Mike Huckabee has proposed to increase the funding for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program so that more number of low-income households can be provided with energy efficient improvements and adequate heating and cooling assistance.
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