Meanwhile, other methods emerged to supplement the governor’s salary, which was $68,448 in 1999. That year, he reported getting $112,366 in gifts, including thousands in clothing from Jennings Osborne, a wealthy businessman in Little Rock who befriended the family. Mr. Osborne also made regular gifts of pastries and flowers to the governor’s mansion. There were also gift certificates to department stores, ties and other items.
First, I don't understand the state of Arkansas...I understand its poor but $68k for a governor's salary? That strikes me as being a little niggardly with is salary. Secondly, I don't understand why the state is so poor........it seems to have a history of progressive politics with a focus on education. And yet, its one of the poorest states in the Union. Is it be because it lacks natural resources? Can anyone explain it?
Aside from that, this article makes Huckabee out to be a much better governor than I would have thought. I am always impressed when someone will buck the members of his own party. However, I still believe he mixes religion too much into his public service and is very unsophisticated when it comes to foreign diplomacy.....much, much more so than Obama. I just don't believe he's ready for the WH. |
