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Subscribe to RSSWhile visiting a hardware store in Miami, Jon Huntsman explained his "early state strategy," which includes New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Florida.
"I would liken it to running for governor in three states simultaneously," Huntsman said. "Obviously Florida, I think will be where the Republican nomination is finally decided. So this will be a key state for us."
Today was his second trip to the Sunshine State this year, and Huntsman is also setting up is campaign headquarters in Orlando, where his wife Mary Kaye was born. Huntsman said when he looked at his options, he knew that his headquarters "should be close to or in a very important early primary state."
"I thought it was time to do something good for my wife," Huntsman joked.
Huntsman also answered questions about his immigration plan which includes "a combination of fencing and technology and also having people on the border" with Mexico.
"I would very much look forward to working with our four border governors in making sure that we have verified from them the fact that we have secured the border," Huntsman said.
And as NBC Producer Erika Angulo reported, Huntsman also responded to questions about President Obama's plan to withdraw 30,000 troops from Afghanistan over the next year.
"The thought that we can draw down totally I think is inconceivable and it's impractical, but leaving behind a force of whatever size, certainly well below what we have today and I think well below what the president has advocated over the next year... I think it's what we want ultimately, but we're not there yet. And I don't believe we're going to be there a year from now."
Video edited by Matt Loffman
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If I were registered as a Republican whne he came here I would vote for him. At least he is not an over-the-top moron like the rest of them.
Yea and verily, you speak the truth.
Yea and verily, you speak the truth. Spoken like an over the top Mormon?
I heard this guy was in a Mormon Motorcycle Gang. I seen him in his leathers and helmet, now the republicans have a Power Ranger!
"The fact that we are here today to debate raising America 's debt limit is a sign of
leadership failure. It is a sign that the US Government can not pay its own
bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from
foreign countries to finance our Government's reckless fiscal policies.
Increasing America 's debt weakens us domestically and internationally.
Leadership means that 'the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the
burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren.
America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership.
Americans deserve better."
SENATOR BARACK H. OBAMA, MARCH, 2006
1/20/09 - Approval Rating 65% ....................6/24/11 - Approval Rating 45% and tanking!
Let's see. Huntsman "thought it was time to do something good for [his] wife" and decided that something good would be to headquarter his presidential campaign close to where she grew up.
Interesting as to what this says about Huntsman's decisionmaking process.
But speaking for women everywhere, or at least for one woman somewhere, a dozen roses or a box of fine chocolates, or even a note under the pillow, might have been equally effective.
Sometimes the reasoning for wanting to be POTUS expressed by these candidates leaves me scratching my head.
Maybe his road would be easier to travel if he tried to be Half-Governor in 3 states simultaneously?
Just a thought.
Would that make him "governor and a half," allowing him to take precedence over all other governors, or would it merely make him "half and half ... and half."
I'll have the mocha latte, please.
Any one know how long it takes to traverse 3 states on a dirt-bike? I think I see one way Mr Huntsman could make is travels less, well, taxing.
Maybe can he try running for mayor in five cities if the campaign for governor in three states doesn't do it.
Or Warlord of Mars. I hear there might be an opening there.
Maybe he could be Joe the Plumber, Josehpine the Plumber and Hutaree Hank all under one hat, I don't know. Fractions always threw me as a kid.
All under one hat, still no cattle. ;-)
Speaking of multiple hat-wearers, where's my main squeeze JAS1 today?
After Obama's rhetoric and relentless 3 year war on banks, insurance companies, businesses and Individuals making 250k+ he is is percieved as so anti-business it's doubtful anything he does over the next 1.5 years is going to help the economy. We certainly need better leadership out of our next President. VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2012!
Poor banks, insurance companies and people making over $250,000!! They have it so hard these days!! Not like us "middle class" folks and the working poor--living it up in style these days!
I agree. Let's remove more regulations from the big banks so they can rape us even more.
And lower taxes for the rich, so they can hire more people.
And help insurance companies like AIG so they can defraud us again.
We need a president that has the interest of the top 2% in mind!
Frank "Grimey" Grimes, Springfield, USA
That moniker still makes me laugh...."and now a question from Frank "Grimey" Grimes, Springfield, USA."
oops, wrong thread. dang that "newer" tab!
"Huntsman is a global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated chemicals. Its operating companies manufacture products for a variety of global industries, including chemicals, plastics, automotive, aviation, textiles, footwear, paints and coatings, construction, technology, agriculture, health care, detergent, personal care, furniture, appliances and packaging.
Originally known for pioneering innovations in packaging and, later, for rapid and integrated growth in petrochemicals, Huntsman today has more than 12,000 employees and operates from multiple locations worldwide. The Company had 2008 revenues of approximately $10 billion. "
That's Huntsman dot com. An ambassadorship to China turns into a mega company that has no intention of ever creating a single US job when the loopholes and profit can be secured everywhere except where his potential constituents live. This is the "business experience" he's talking about...too bad he isn't touting the infrastructure investment that would allow companies like his operate within the shores of the good old USA. A vote for Huntsman is a vote for offshoring.
"The fact that we are here today to debate raising America 's debt limit is a sign of
leadership failure. It is a sign that the US Government can not pay its own
bills. It is a sign that we now depend on ongoing financial assistance from
foreign countries to finance our Government's reckless fiscal policies.
Increasing America 's debt weakens us domestically and internationally.
Leadership means that 'the buck stops here.' Instead, Washington is shifting the
burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren.
America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership.
Americans deserve better."
SENATOR BARACK H. OBAMA, MARCH, 2006
1/20/09 - Approval Rating 65% 6/24/11 - Approval Rating 45% and tanking!
Thanks to a totally inept moron, Rick Scott, Florida is not where I would hang my hat as a Republican. Scott has so befouled the air for Repugnants here in Florida that I can smell a Republican from my front porch and it is that smell of death the prosecution is seeking in the trial in Orlando.
I thought it was a cool commercial him riding his bike in the desert-but wait that wasnt him.Darn guys lying already on the first day.After further study this guys changed every position he ever took.I will stick with the current president thank you.President Obama not prefect but still better than any of these republican BOZOS!