Personal Background
Defining mistake: neglecting his health for decades. (Aug 2007) Took office amid felony investigation of Gov. Jim Guy Tucker. (Jun 2007) Plays bass guitar in rock band "Capitol Offense". (Jan 2007) Published four books; completed Little Rock marathon in 4:38. (Dec 2006) Religious affiliation: Southern Baptist. (Nov 2000) Member, National Governors Association/Economic Development. (Jan 2001) Member of Republican Governors Association. (Aug 2001) Member of Southern Governors' Association. (Sep 2001)
on Immigration
- FactCheck: Yes, supported scholarships for AR illegal aliens. (Dec 2007)
- Pathway to citizenship must start at back of line, out of US. (Dec 2007)
- Send illegals home so all in US can hold their heads high. (Dec 2007)
- Make legal immigration quick, or outsource it if we can't. (Dec 2007)
- FactCheck: AR college bill accepted illegals after 3 years. (Nov 2007)
- Punish people who break the law; but not their children. (Nov 2007)
- Focus on demand: penalize employers of illegal immigrants. (Sep 2007)
- Some anti-immigration advocates are based on racism. (Sep 2007)
- People are angry at government for failing to track illegals. (Sep 2007)
- Problems with McCain-Kennedy: credibility; secrecy; spending. (Jun 2007)
- Allow in professionals as legal immigrants, but seal border. (Jun 2007)
- Change rule barring immigrants from running for president. (May 2007)
- Path to citizenship if illegals admit guilt & pay fine. (Jan 2007)
- Share costs of legal immigration between states & federal. (Feb 2001)
- Federal government should deal with criminal repatriation. (Feb 2001)
- Import farm workers from Mexico. (Sep 2001)
on Faith
Jesus was too smart to ever run for public office. (Nov 2007) I believe the Bible is the word of revelation. (Nov 2007) Plenty of choices for candidates who don't believe in God. (Jun 2007) One worldview will prevail: God-centered or human-centered. (Jun 2007) Pastors & politicians have same skill set in common. (Jun 2007) Ten Commandments are basis for appropriate behavior. (Jun 2007) A "grace Christian": dislikes "law Christians" AND liberals. (Jun 2007) My faith does affect my decision process; it explains me. (May 2007) We are a nation of faith, and we are stewards of God's world. (Jan 2007) Ordained Baptist minister; I make no apology for my faith. (Jan 2007) People of faith feel responsible for God's world. (Jan 2007) 10 Commandments: principles to live by, not just pop culture. (Oct 2000) The spiritual side of our lives really does matter. (Oct 2000) Faith gives us a focus for the future. (Oct 2000)
on Abortion
- No states rights for moral issues like abortion. (Nov 2007)
- No tax funding for organizations that promote abortion. (Sep 2007)
- Led Arkansas to human life amendment in state constitution. (Sep 2007)
- Consensus impossible: pro-choice world fundamentally differs. (Jun 2007)
- Hate abortion but allow it is like hate slavery but allow it. (May 2007)
- Certainly good day for America when Roe v. Wade is repealed. (May 2007)
- Embryonic stem cell research creates life to end a life. (May 2007)
- Pro-life includes improving life after birth. (Jan 2007)
- Outlaw all abortions; err on the side of life. (Jan 2007)
- Pro-life and pro-death penalty, & sees them as far different. (Jan 2007)
- Even Americans who are pro-choice are pro-life. (Jan 2007)
- Eliminate public funding for abortion organizations. (Nov 2002)
- Supports woman’s right-to-know legislation. (Jan 2001)
- Pro-life, but respects choice as mandated law. (Jan 2001)
on Environment
Follow Boy Scout rule: leave earth better than we found it. (May 2007) Supported conserving Buffalo River in north AR against dams. (Jan 2007) Conservatives believe in conservation. (Jan 2007) The earth is the Lord's; we are merely its caretakers. (Jan 2007) More state autonomy on brownfields & Superfund cleanups. (Aug 2001) Support State Revolving Loan Fund for flexible Clean Water. (Aug 2001) Supports national drought policy, focusing on readiness. (Sep 2001) Maintain water flow in Mississippi & Missouri Rivers. (Feb 2001)
on Families & Children
- Marriage relationship between one man, one woman, for life. (Sep 2007)
- High divorce rate fails at presenting role model. (Sep 2007)
- Supports convenant marriage; adopted it in Arkansas. (Sep 2007)
- Teach kids immovable standards of right & wrong. (Jun 2007)
- Supports “covenant marriage”. (Jan 2001)
- Purpose of marriage is loving relationship, not happiness. (Oct 2000)
- Sensuality-saturated society trades love for lust. (Oct 2000)
- Encourage fathers' participation in child-raising. (Sep 2001)
- Federal funds & state involvement in fatherhood initiatives. (Aug 2001)
on Foreign Policy
- Law of the Sea Treaty surrenders our sovereignty. (Jan 2008)
- Change tone of Bush's arrogant bunker mentality. (Jan 2008)
- Protect US sovereignty, but earn respect abroad. (Dec 2007)
- Hugo Chavez was not elected as dictator; no friend of US. (Dec 2007)
- Demand accountability from Pakistan for our $10B. (Nov 2007)
- Earned right to act on actionable intelligence in Pakistan. (Nov 2007)
- Israel should not give up West Bank or Golan Heights. (Nov 2007)
- Not yet ready for two-state solution for Israel & Palestine. (Nov 2007)
- It's not OK in Pakistan; bin Laden is hiding there. (Oct 2007)
- Law of the Sea Treaty gives away our sovereignty. (Oct 2007)
- Genocide in Darfur matched by infanticide of the unborn. (Sep 2007)
- We answer to our Constitution, not to international law. (Sep 2007)
- Don't pressure Israel to give up land for promise of peace. (Sep 2007)
- Monitor the eradication of legal slavery in Sudan. (Sep 2007)
- Avoid ratifying Law of the Sea Treaty. (Sep 2007)
- Not the job of the US to export our form of government. (Aug 2007)
- Support Israel as strategic ally, but respect Palestine. (Jan 2007)
on The Grid - Hard-Core Conservative
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