Anecdotes

Was a fellow seminary student with Rick Warren at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Mike dropped out of seminary after one year in order to take a job in Christian broadcasting.

Lost over 110 pounds on advice from his doctors after learning in 2003 that he had Type 2 diabetes.

Father, with Janet Huckabee, of three children: David Huckabee, John Mark Huckabee and Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Ordained Baptist minister.

Born in Hope, Arkansas, birthplace of one of his predecessors as Governor and 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton.

Governor of Arkansas from 15 July 1996 to 9 January 2007.

Close friend of Chuck Norris and Ricky Skaggs.

He plays bass guitar in his own rock and roll band called "Capitol Offense".

His granddaughter, Caroline Grace Huckabee, was born to David Huckabee and Lauren Huckabee, on August 24, 2013, Governor Huckabee's birthday.

Release of his book, "Quit Digging Your Grave With a Knife and Fork: A 12-Stop Program to End Bad Habits and Begin a Healthy Lifestyle". (2005)

Release of his book, "Do the Right Thing: Inside the Movement That's Bringing Common Sense Back to America". (2008)

Release of his book, "From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 Stops to Restoring America's Greatness". (2007)

Release of his book, "A Simple Christmas: Twelve Stories That Celebrate the True Holiday Spirit". (novembre 2009)

Has three dogs: Jet (a black Lap), Sonic (a shin tse) and Toby (a Cavlier King spaniel).

Both he and James Robison worked together at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Later, he worked as director of communications for James.

Hated J'adore Huckabees (2004), stating "It was as if somebody forgot to give the actors a script and said, For the next two hours, just go out there and do something.".

Born to Dorsey W. Huckabee, a fireman and mechanic, and his wife Mae Elder, a clerk in a gas company, he has one sister.

Announced his candidacy for the 2008 US presidential election (28 January 2007).

Former pastor and mayor.

His daughter, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Anne Pressly were both at a wedding shower, a week before Anne's fatal brutal attack.

Daughter Sarah Huckabee Sanders's firm is working on Tim Pawlenty's 2012 presidential campaign.

Has an in-studio band, comprised of Fox employees, on Huckabee (2008). The band, called "The Little Rockers", includes Diane Macedo, Lauren Green, Kelly Wright, Jennifer Proctor.

Release of his book, "Kids Who Kill: Confronting Our Culture of Violence". (1998)

Favorite pop band: The Beatles.

Favorite movie is Casablanca (1942).

First grandchild, a boy named Chandler James Huckabee, was born on July 2, 2011.

Graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1978.