First published 2011
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee presents his vision for governmental reform through twelve core principles. Drawing from his experience in the 2008 Republican presidential primaries, where he finished second despite limited funding, Huckabee argues that complex national problems require simple governing solutions. He critiques the Obama administration's policies on spending, regulation, and healthcare while advocating for reduced federal power. His twelve principles include fiscal responsibility that mirrors family and business budgeting, decentralization that returns authority to state and local governments, strong national defense against external threats, and support for family structures as the foundation of society. Huckabee contends that these approaches can unite Americans across party lines around founding principles of liberty, justice, personal freedom, and civic virtue. The book targets readers seeking practical conservative solutions to contemporary challenges.
Genres: american, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, government, american-history
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: practical-solutions
Setting: Arkansas
Period: 2008
240 pages · Hardcover · Sentinel