‘erlayman’ and ‘St. Louis Conservative’ have both splendidly answered the ambassadorial questions better than I could, in this thread.
I hope Erick Erickson’s re-think on Huntsman is a sign of things to come.
It’s getting late now people. We need to get out of the shallow ‘America’s Got Talent’ phase, and get serious. I would implore all undecided, wavering, and soon-to-be homeless, voters, to re-evaluate the candidates. Look at their records, not just their words. Look at what they have done, not just what they say, or how they look. Get past media-driven labels, and make your own mind up.
I want to win. And not just to get rid of Obama. I want a talented, experienced president, who believes in conservative principles, who can actually get the job done.
Huntsman can beat Obama, Huntsman can govern as a conservative president, Huntsman just needs a second look.
Those who have already firmly decided on their candidates though: good luck! The next few months are going to be one heck of a ride!
I look at it this way.....we have about 40 days to go before New Hampshire starts voting. Honestly, in this day and age, 40 days is plenty of time to get traction and make serious moves. You want proof? On Dec 2, 2007, The RCP average of NH polling was as follows:
Romney 33.8
Guiliani 18.4
McCain 15.6
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/2012_2008_gop_new_hampshire_primary_4_years_ago.html
Huntsman is still a few points behind McCain’s position, but he’s gaining steam, and in my opinion the 2012 race is less settled, and with less of a commanding field than 2008 was.