Huntsman made a really, really, really serious error in accepting a high level appointment from the Democrats.
That turned him into a RINO.
Sorry ~ he's off the ticket.
That turned him into a RINO.Ambassador to China
matters, no matter who the president is. I think there was a time when the electorate understood that. Clearly that time has past. And that's why people like Obama (and his republican counterparts) get elected.
Huntsman served under Reagan, Bush Sr. and Jr, before he served under Obama. That makes him a public servant.