Posted on 12/02/2011 1:15:05 PM PST by TBBT
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is skipping next week's presidential primary debate in Iowa. ABC is to televise the event nationally. Huntsman on Friday says he'll instead have a town hall-style meeting on Dec. 10 in New Hampshire, a state that is central to his political strategy. Huntsman has written-off Iowa and has spent neither time nor money there. Huntsman also has accepted an invitation to do a one-on-one debate with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in New Hampshire. The two will meet in Windham for a Lincoln-Douglas-style debate with tea party activists on Dec. 12. Gingrich has invited each of his rivals for one-on-one conversations.
(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...
He is more conservative than anyone except maybe the lower tier of Bachmann, Paul and Santorum.
Huntsman supports a constitutional amendment to overturn Roe v. Wade
“I sign the bill that would trigger the ban on abortion in Utah if Roe v. Wade were overturned”
June 3, 2011, The Faith And Freedom Coalition Conference, Washington D.C
“I do support a right to life amendment”
Jun 08, 2011, Radio Interview with Hugh Hewitt
“Governor Huntsman supports a federal amendment that would ensure legal protections for the unborn… He’s proud of his record in Utah and will continue to advocate for life on a national level.”
August 20, 2011, Tim Miller, spokesman for Huntsman
Parental notification
“I signed the bill requiring parental permission for an abortion”
June 3, 2011, The Faith And Freedom Coalition Conference, Washington D.C
Embryonic stem cell research
Huntsman supports stem cell research, but not embryonic cells.
“Jon Huntsman is a passionate supporter of stem cell research which is leading to new discoveries that will improve and lengthen the lives of many Americans… He supports federal funding for lines that have a demonstrated history of success — adult stem cells, non-embryonic stem-cells and certain types of embryonic stem cell research. Gov. Huntsman opposes federal funding for new lines that would do harm to embryos”
That’s seriously hilarious. Huntsman says “You want to bring about change in a way that helps your country through public service, I’m there.” and conservatives find a way to use the “serve your country” card to lead the country down a garden path that ends at either Romney or Obama in the White House.
Little wonder the Tea Party candidates have flamed out and Huntsman is the more viable libertarian left in this race.
Speaking about last place. What about former LA governer Buddy Roemer. Last night I hear him talking about starting a new party, the American something or other. Anyone know about this??
Don’t forget Mitt’s Perfect Hair. When I was a child, my mother who was stuck at home all day would invite the young Morman missionary men in for a chat. Always suits, white shirts, and perfect hair. I was a preteen and thought they were cute, although my impression was that my mother could out-dicuss them on religious matters.
Remember without Ralph Nader, we probably would not have had President Bush.
Did you see this?
Really enjoyed this column by Will. A seething takedown of Newt, and a casual dismissal of Mitt. And some very strong compliments for Huntsman. I still say he’s got no chance, but you might be interested in this column.
If this is true, why is he regarded as a liberal around here and on talk radio?
|
http://www.jon2012.com/index.php/hpress/news/libertarian_case_for_jon_huntsman
No idea. My head explodes with the possibilities. There are conservative that argue there is a conspiracy in the liberal media to get Huntsman nominated because he is the weakest. There are conservative that argue there is a conspiracy in the liberal media to not get Huntsman nominated because he is the strongest. These people must do nothing but believe whatever people tell them to believe.
But there is still time for Huntsman to make his move. He is starting to lock down some key Republican supporters who are taking a second look beyond who the press decides for you to the candidate’s actual track record and platform.
I don’t know, this is one context in which Huntsman can come off as relatively humble and even likable.
I’m not so sure Huntsman is even a bad idea as a candidate, compared to Romney, Newt or Perry.
Exactly. Unless one of them self-destructs dreadfully (and, let’s face it, what are the chances of Newt Gingrich or Jon Huntsman embarrassing themselves at a debate? Pretty slim I should imagine) then this is a win-win.
Romney seems to be running scared of EVERYTHING at this juncture. Gingrich mentioned a few days ago, that the race could conceivably transform, in a short period of time, from a Romney v Not-Romney contest, into a Newt v Not-Newt one.
A Romney supporter from New Hampshire, rather complacently I thought, mentioned just two short weeks ago, that the Romney Campaign “could hear no footsteps coming up behind them in New Hampshire.”
I wonder what they hear now. I wonder if they are listening. They might just find TWO pairs of footsteps closing in on them if they are not careful.
“Strategic mistake on Newt’s part. Letting Huntsman on stage with him one on one raises his stature on a par with Newt’s, albeit just for one night. Why give him a hand up when he is stuck in last place?”
Except of course, Jon Huntsman is NOT stuck in last place in New Hampshire. In fact, he is rising, and on the shoulder of Ron Paul in 3rd place. This makes Gingrich’s offer all the more admirable, in my view. It will be a serious and enlightening debate, I am sure.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.