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Trump to nominate Huntsman as Russian ambassador
The Politico ^ | July 18, 2017 | Cristiano Lima

Posted on 07/18/2017 6:07:37 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

The White House formally announced its plans to nominate former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman as the ambassador to Russia, signaling its intent to put the one-time Trump campaign critic in a leading diplomatic role.

Huntsman, who sharply criticized President Donald Trump during the 2016 Republican primaries for his statements and rhetoric about women, previously served as ambassador to Singapore under former President George W. Bush and the ambassador to China under former President Barack Obama. He was reportedly offered the position back in March, a move the Trump administration publicly solidified Tuesday....

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TOPICS: Utah; Issues; Parties
KEYWORDS: huntsman; russia; trump
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To: Jane Long
I know, I know....and to think I was appalled by his rumored Ambassador to Luxembourg. LOL

At least that one is a "PAYOFF"/friend thing; should the rumor be true.

21 posted on 07/18/2017 6:44:09 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: nopardons

Maybe Jon has an in with Kim (Jong-Un)?


22 posted on 07/18/2017 6:44:48 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: Chauncey Gardiner

And THAT is YOUR requirement for high position handouts, is it?


23 posted on 07/18/2017 6:45:07 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Jane Long

I doubt it.


24 posted on 07/18/2017 6:45:57 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Chauncey Gardiner

As in too much restalyne?


25 posted on 07/18/2017 6:47:39 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: be-baw
I hate, loathe, and abominate Tillerson!

I wonder just WHO talked Trump into picking that piece of garbage. Thus far, he's been against EVERYTHING that Trump is for and hasn't even thought about clearing out State.

26 posted on 07/18/2017 6:49:04 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Jane Long
And here's what President Trump thought of his performance:

The lightweight, @JonHuntsman, used my name in a debate for gravitas--it didn't work. Sad!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 16, 2011

Our diplomats are weak: @JonHuntsman's China policy proves why we need businesmen to negotiate against China.— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 19, 2011

China did a major number on us during the reign of @JonHuntsman. He was easy pickens!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 8, 2012

Mystifying to pick someone he considers a lightweight, weak diplomat.
27 posted on 07/18/2017 6:51:02 PM PDT by The Numbers (God, Family and Country is Right.)
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To: The Numbers

Yikes! Wonder if POTUS will get called out on this.


28 posted on 07/18/2017 6:55:55 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I think Huntsman is below a RINO. Not sure what to call him.


29 posted on 07/18/2017 7:06:06 PM PDT by plain talk
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To: Chauncey Gardiner

Abby’s lips get bigger each week. She’s gonna have a blowout soon, or fillers oozing out and messing up her lipstick.


30 posted on 07/18/2017 7:08:30 PM PDT by GnuThere
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To: The Numbers
WOW....thanks for posting all of that!

So WHY did he turn around and hand the POS an Ambassadorship?

What is wrong with him and just WHO talked him into this disaster ?

31 posted on 07/18/2017 7:12:46 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: be-baw

Who is max?


32 posted on 07/18/2017 7:22:00 PM PDT by Okeydoker
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

WHAT THE ??? OH ... 'ELL NO


33 posted on 07/18/2017 7:26:46 PM PDT by so_real ( "The Congress of the United States recommends and approves the Holy Bible for use in all schools.")
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To: nopardons

Oooooooook.


34 posted on 07/18/2017 7:41:44 PM PDT by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: LS

I’m right about this.


35 posted on 07/18/2017 7:43:19 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: Okeydoker

Tillerson, SoS


36 posted on 07/18/2017 8:00:54 PM PDT by be-baw (still seeking...)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Sigh...


37 posted on 07/18/2017 8:05:27 PM PDT by TADSLOS (Reset Underway!)
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To: nopardons
Actually, it is very simple.

The President is a secret lurker on this very site.

He comes on, reads your posts, and derives great glee in making decisions that not only light your fuse, but gets you to fire all your guns and explode into space (sorry Mr. Kay).

The rest of us enjoy the 'works.

38 posted on 07/18/2017 8:09:19 PM PDT by going hot (Happiness is a Momma Deuce)
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To: going hot
What a moronic post!

But then, I guess you haven't an opinion, educated or NOT ( in your case....NOT educated ), to add about this nomination and just want to start something. Pity that...on all counts!

39 posted on 07/18/2017 8:20:18 PM PDT by nopardons
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To: nopardons

Why???? He is overly qualified for the job....I will give you that. But what do Ambassadors do???? They go to dinners and give a speech occasionally. I would take every Ambassador out of the countries if I were President. I refuse to care about this pick. It is a qualified pick for sure.


40 posted on 07/18/2017 8:26:07 PM PDT by napscoordinator (Trump/Hunter, jr for President/Vice President 2016)
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