[quote]ZEB wrote:
[quote]Mufasa wrote:
[quote]ZEB wrote:
[quote]Mufasa wrote:
Pony:
A couple of things.
I think that I read somewhere that within the year, there was a push in Utah to get Huntsman to run again (I can’t remember if it was for President or for Governor again. I think he won for Governor every time he ran); and he turned it down flatly.
I think he is one of the smart ones who doesn’t want to put up with this crap.
When he did run for President, there were a few of us on this Forum who felt that he was the best candidate at the time (even though he ultimately didn’t make it far).
Mufasa
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He should change his registration to democrat (that fits his views far better than republican) and challenge Hillary Clinton in the primaries…he’d probably beat her.
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That’s total Bullshit, and you know it, Zeb.
This guy ran the most Conservative State in the Union…and won more than once. While I’m no expert on Utah politics; my understanding is that a DEMOCRAT can barely be elected the PTA President there (if at all).
Mufasa
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Hey buddy I know you are not a conservative and that’s okay. But, I really want you to know the difference between a real republican and what John Huntsman is. The only reason he didn’t run as a democrat in Utah is because he would never get elected in such a blue state. So, he continues to disguise himself as a democrat in republican clothing. Here you go read about Obama’s choice for Ambassador to China.
“Huntsman lands a job in a liberal think tank”
Krauthammer: ‘Huntsman is a liberalâ??s idea of what a Republican ought to be’
Krauthammer: ‘Huntsman is a liberal’s idea of what a Republican ought to be’ | The Daily Caller
“John Huntsman: Liberal media’s’ pet candidate”
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/right-turn/2011/02/john_huntsman_liberal_medias_p.html
Even his incredibly good looking daughter wants to be a democrat:
“Abby Huntsman teases party switch”
“Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman (R) left his post as President Obamaâ??s ambassador to China last month in order to pursue a potential bid for the presidency. During his ambassadorship, Huntsman penned multiple letters to Obama in which he praised the presidentâ??s â??remarkableâ?? leadership”
Cough…spit up a little…Obama’s “remarkable leadership”? WHAT?
“REPORT: Jon Huntsmanâ??s Secret Life As A Progressive”
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2011/05/19/167282/huntsman-progressive-past/
More really good reading on LIBERAL John Huntsman:
"Argued stimulus package was too small: When the economic stimulus bill passed, Huntsman criticized fellow GOP governors who refused to take stimulus money for engaging in â??gratuitous political griping.â?? Later in 2009, he added: â??I guess in hindsight, we can all say that there were some fundamental flaws with it. It probably wasnâ??t large enoughâ?? â?? an argument advanced by, among others, liberal economist Paul Krugman.
Supported a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants: Huntsman supported comprehensive immigration reforms during his time as governor, including a path-to-citizenship program for undocumented immigrants who came to America for work-related purposes and a plan for young immigrants that sounds eerily similar to the DREAM Act: â??A lot of these kids were either born here or certainly were not in a position in their earlier lives to have any influence over the outcome of their journey,â?? he said. â??They were brought here. Does that mean we disregard them and we kind of cancel them out from achieving the American dream?â??
Supported cap-and-trade: Huntsman supported a cap-and-trade policy to limit the countryâ??s carbon emissions. He signed Utah onto the Western Climate Initiative that would lead to a cap-and-trade system, and during the 2008 gubernatorial debate, said, â??Until we put a value on carbon, weâ??re never going to be able to get serious about dealing with climate change.â?? He also touted the University of Utahâ??s status as a leading center of innovation on carbon capture programs and advocated moving toward a â??greener economy.â?? He recently reiterated his belief in climate change, saying, â??All I know is 90 percent of the scientists say climate change is occurring. If 90 percent of the oncological community said something was causing cancer weâ??d listen to them."
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2011/05/19/167282/huntsman-progressive-past/[/quote]
Apologies, meant to call Utah a red state.
). I don’t think the presence or absence of facts should be conflated with interpretation of those facts–they’re very different things.