Huckabee recuperating after surgery on knee

In this Nov. 19, 2015 photo, Republican presidential hopeful former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee visits the Welcome Home Soldier Memorial in Albia, Iowa.
In this Nov. 19, 2015 photo, Republican presidential hopeful former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee visits the Welcome Home Soldier Memorial in Albia, Iowa.

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is recovering after undergoing knee surgery Wednesday, a spokesman said.

Alice Stewart said the former Arkansas governor injured his knee on the campaign trail three weeks ago in South Carolina and underwent surgery at a Little Rock hospital. She declined to give details about the injury.

She said his busy schedule kept him from getting the surgery sooner. Having the operation close to Thanksgiving will allow him time to recuperate before returning to campaigning. He'll be back on the trail in Iowa starting Monday, she said.

"He'll be spending Thanksgiving in Little Rock with his family, including his five precious grandchildren," Stewart said. "That's his favorite part of Thanksgiving now, or any holiday really."

She said Huckabee had hoped to go duck hunting while back in Arkansas, but instead he will be recuperating.

Huckabee, 60, is making his second bid for president after running unsuccessfully in 2008. He served as Arkansas governor from 1996 to 2007.

His campaign schedule in Iowa starts Monday afternoon with a visit to Sidney schools.

NW News on 11/27/2015

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