Chris Matthews: If I Were Voting in NH, ‘I’d Vote for Huntsman’
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On Tuesday’s “Morning Joe,” MSNBC host Chris Matthews admitted who he would vote for if he were participating in the NH GOP primary. It’s not Mitt Romney or Rick Santorum, it’s former Ambassador Jon Huntsman. The statement may be shocking to some. But maybe not for the reason you think.
Here’s the transcript and video via Newsbusters:
If this state picks Huntsman tonight in second place, strong second place, which is really first place because he’s beating a regional guy, it will be a statement of New Hampshire is still alive. If I were voting here I’d vote for Huntsman because he’s American. He’s a kind of a guy who says, “I’m an American dammit, I’m not one of these stupid ideologues. And I really think, and I’m not a phony.” He is what he is.
Some might find it interesting that a news host would come out and admit who he would vote for, as it blurs the line of impartiality. But Newsbusters writer Noel Sheppard took a slightly different take. For him, the admission was more than just blurring impartiality, but it also showed that the liberal Matthews is trying to sway the election by endorsing who he (Sheppard) thinks is an unelectable candidate:
Yes, Jon Huntsman is what he is, and so is Chris Matthews: a liberal media member that is willing to do anything to get Barack Obama reelected including endorsing – on live television no less! – Republicans that have no chance of winning.
Alas, this is the state of journalism in America today.
Just imagine what these folks will do once an actual nominee has been chosen.
Heaven help us.
If Matthews was trying to prop up a long-shot candidate, the move would be bold considering where Huntsman stands in the polls. For example, in South Carolina, he’s losing to comedian Stephen Colbert.
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Comments (158)
TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:49pmLeave the stage, Huntsman; leave the airwaves, Mathews.
Report Post »sb36695
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:48pmPoor Obummer. The thrill is gone!
Report Post »recoveringneocon
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:54pmSo now a 2nd place finish in NH is a Win!
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:58pmYup, Matthews said: “If I were voting here I’d vote for Huntsman because he’s American.” — what does that say about Der Obamasar? Matthews wouldn’t vote for him. And we all know that Huntsman really should be in the Democratic primary, anyway.
Report Post »BMartin1776
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:20pmWhat this says is Huntsman IS the closest to Obama of the GOP lineup. Didnt JH hike up taxes in Utah? An endorsement from Tingles is not a good thing and is not a detriment to Pharaoh Obama. If anything its propping up a weak candidate! Dont forget JH in a nutshell wants to BOW down to China just like our Pharaoh!
Fact of the matter is there is no rockstar candidate for the GOP. We are all being cheated by the choices. Just vote in the primaries for whomever is closest to your values and belifes BUT whomever gets the nomination must have all our support against the boy king. Surely we all can agree America cannot withstand another four years. As bad as the GOP lineup is none of them will do the kind of damage to this country as BHO has done.
We get him out tolerate whomever gets in while building up third party candidates from local to state level in coming midterm elections that by the time ‘16 election comes in thrid party will have a legit stand and threat to the establishment. Then we kick out whomever takes BHO out and put a real president into office. ‘12 election is going to force us all to make some tough decisions; put ego or nation first!
We won’t survive another 4 years of Obama esp with recent headlines like how journalists or anyone using social media is being watched. Look at the fascist state we are in you think it will die down under a 2nd BHO term?! No, it will go into overdrive!
Report Post »http://SavingtheRepublic.com TAPGW
Faith1029
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:31pmWell there. That should tell you who Huntsman really is. Thanks for the endorsement Chris.
Report Post »recoveringneocon
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:36pmHuntsman has failed to qualify for the ballot in three states: Virginia, Illinois and Arizona.
Report Post »http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/jon-huntsmans-new-hampshire-rise-we-are-ready-to-rock-and-roll/
recoveringneocon
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 5:49pmStephen Colbert tops Jon Huntsman in South Carolina
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0112/71283.html#ixzz1j68ZYRTK
Report Post »Vechorik
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 5:51pmWhat baffles me the most about evangelicals not supporting Paul is that besides Perry (who will be out soon), Paul is the only Evangelical Christian in the race. There are two Mormons and two Catholics (and very slimy ones at that), and evangelical Christians are supporting them?!?!
I think it should be pointed out that Paul is the only evangelical in the running. Also, most Christians are not aware of the fact that Ron Paul will be, in his own words, the most pro-life President in history. It’s also important to point out that by cutting all foreign aid, Paul will be helping Israel, since we currently give more money to Israel’s enemies than we give to Israel.
Report Post »Clara88
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 6:51pm@vec
tsk tsk….you know that Gov Rick Perry is gonna win South Carolina. They love him there. I heard that all of his merchandise…pins, signs etc are leaving the store quicker than they can replace them. :))
Go Get Em Gov Perry
the ONLY fiscal conservative in the bunch
http://www.rickperry.org/
Report Post »The_Jerk
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 7:02pmVechorik: “… since we currently give more money to Israel’s enemies than we give to Israel.”
Not true: Page 20: http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R41228.pdf
Report Post »Tower7_TRUTH
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 8:04pmI’m sure all the Dems want Huntsman, too bad he is not even on the ballet in
Report Post »3 states ! what a loser, and only RP and Mitt are on VA ballot for now….
I heard that fri 13th a judge will decide whether or not to allow them on the va ballot
but this will cause the Service men overseas to not have their absentee ballots counted, and
Ron Paul get 70 % support from them. Very Convenient indeed.
Tower7_TRUTH
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 8:07pmthese guys are just making sure Ron Paul loses to Mitt.
Report Post »Making headlines today is the story that Jon Huntsman has failed to qualify for the Arizona state primary following a “paperwork mishap”. Not exactly what you’d call an organized campaign, but then Huntsman does not have the infrastructure to continue a national campaign, indeed, Arizona now counts as the THIRD state where he is not even on the ballot. http://www.infowars.com/huntsman-is-unelectable-fails-to-make-the-ballot-in-three-states/
and we all know the only difference between Mitt and Barry Soetoro is the color of their skin
and Mitt has a US Birth certificate.
foobear
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 6:25am“What this says is Huntsman IS the closest to Obama of the GOP lineup.”
Lies.
From http://www.issues2000.org/Jon_Huntsman.htm
1) Absolutely opposed to gun control
2) Passed vouchers as governor in Utah
3) Supports tax reform (end most special cases, 8%/14%/24% tax brackets)
4) Supports term limits in Congress
5) Repeal Obamacare
6) Secure the borders
7) Halved his state sales tax, and reformed the tax code in Utah.
Tell me again how he’s like Obama? Because he supports “science”?
Report Post »jcknccmret
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 6:26amMathews is really out of his mind and totally unbelievable
Report Post »Skan
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 10:11amthis is the perfect reason not to vote for huntsman!
Report Post »ClunkerT
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 10:42amAfter this announcement, Huntsman’s poll numbers disappeared from the screen. MSNBC has been pushing for Huntsman for weeks (Morning Joe). If anyone ask you why you don’t like Huntsman now all you have to say it that Softball Chris Matthews likes him.
Report Post »onesmartcookie
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:48pmAnyone else need proof that Huntsman is the chosen man by the Obama admin and the radical left?
Report Post »GulfPeg
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:22pmNo doubt! I knew this from the minute I heard that Huntsman had changed from a Democrat to a Republican and said he was running for president.
Report Post »Realist4U
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:52pmNope! He was, is, and always will be an Obama bootlicker. He fools noone!
Report Post »hidden_lion
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 4:01pmSure he is, that is why foxnews and MSM have been plugging him from the beginning… (kinda like romney? WHo even knew Huntsman was still in the race? Him and Johnson both got zero press. I t doesn’t matter who gets elected anyway, the country is going to erupt no matter which way it goes.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 5:33pmHe is gonna lose this is election… BIGTIME !!!!
Report Post »foobear
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 6:14am“Anyone else need proof that Huntsman is the chosen man by the Obama admin and the radical left?”
Huntsman and Paul are the only two sane candidates we have.
Ok, “sane” maybe isn’t the right word for Paul, but certainly for Huntsman.
I don’t know how we got to the point that serving our country as an ambassador to a foreign has become “OH MY GOSH HE’S THE DEVIL” instead of, “Wait, what? He’s educated enough to speak fluent Chinese? That’s great!”
You all are doing nothing to dispel the idiot-image of Republicans when you make great men like Huntsman look like traitors for serving overseas, and vote for morons like Bachmann, Perry, and Santorum.
Report Post »cosette
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 1:49pmIf the enemy of my enemy is my friend ,then it stands to reason that the friend of my enemy is my enemy. Capice?
Report Post »sb36695
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:45pmBut does he make a thrill go up your leg?
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:00pmNick name = Thriller
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:44pm.
Report Post »If Chris only brain of a West Texas Turd Tumbler (a small beetle that plays with poop)………..
kuntry044
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:07pmhey, leave our poor defenseless bugs alone- they have all the problems they can handle with those vicious shinnery oak lizards
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:40pmFlame on, Sister Chrissy – Flame on!
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:47pmSaddly he has 1 vote,, don’t think it would be 4 Huntsman .
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:36pmWhat happened to the tingle Chris?!
Report Post »LibertarianRight
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:45pmStill there. He just knows that Huntsman is essentially a white Mormon version of Obama – his political stances are pretty much the same.
Report Post »iblvingd
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 6:12pmPossibly another Harry Reid?
Report Post »Simonne
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:35pmI saw a clip from the Jon Stewart show & it was hilarious. It was showing the candidates speaking in behalf of capitalism & class warfare & showing how what they are saying now. It showed their hypocrisy. It was so funny.
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:49pmI wish more conservatives and liberals would watch Jon Stewart.
He does a pretty good job showing the hypocrisy’s on both sides of the political spectrum.
I remember when he attacked Obama for originally vetoing the NDAA
Here’s one segment.
http://gawker.com/5866210/jon-stewart-bashes-obama-for-backing-indefinite-detention-bill
Here’s another segment.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-january-3-2012/lockup-everyone
Report Post »Therightsofbilly
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:13pmNope, no agenda at all.
Report Post »drst4scss
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 6:25pmYou think this is a joke???
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:33pmI wonder where the “Huntsman” tingle is? Uhh, never mind, I don’t wanna know.
Report Post »1791TR
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:26pmGood enough reason for me not to vote for Huntsman
Report Post »Unbelievable
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:36pmExactly… Even if I were planning on voting for Huntsman this endorsement would change my mind.
Report Post »PupzCat
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:55pmand that is exactly what Matthews wants you to do – vote for Obama instead of Huntsman.
Report Post »foobear
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 6:16am“Good enough reason for me not to vote for Huntsman”
Huntsman had an unheard-of 90% approval rating as governor of Utah, and won his last election with 77% of the vote.
Are you seriously telling me you *don’t* want a candidate that both Republicans and Democrats can like?
What sort of crazy drug are you on, and where can I not get some?
Report Post »1791TR
Posted on January 11, 2012 at 11:34amPUP I’m talking about primaries.FOOBear dems are going to vote for Obama, unless your talking about indenpdents. Then you may have a good point. There is no doubt I would vote for Huntman vs Obama.
Report Post »Excuse me while I take some more drugs.
13th Imam
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:25pmWho and Who??
Report Post »Kiba
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:22pmOh sorry I almost forgot, Ol’e Joe isnt any different either.
Report Post »Kiba
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:22pmOh man what a shocker! Couldnt have seen that comming. I bet Huntsman would vote for Matthews to if he was running for an office, ya think? This should be a sign to anyone who is ignorant enough to be wondering about Huntsman, this bit of news should confirm things for the doubters. Yes folks sorry to break it to you but Huntsman is an M.S.Dem.B.C. Liberal, just like his friend Chris Matthews.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:21pmOh Oh….tell obama Mathews has a new boyfriend.
Report Post »martinez012577
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:18pmYeah if there is no other reason not to vote for Huntsman, this endorsement would be enough.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:23pmNo kidding, is he trying to help him or hurt him?
Report Post »Clara88
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:16pmWell…Chris…if I was voting in N H i would vote for Rick Perry….but hey that’s just me..
NO ONE deserves the nomination more than Rick Perry.
Gov Rick Perry Was Drinking TEA Back In 2009
San Antonio Tea Party …July 4th 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmtPI7F9nUs&feature=relmfu
Report Post »gogogoff
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:20pmYet he is attacking Capitalism!
The firm (Bain Capital) was founded in 1984 by partners from the consulting firm Bain & Company. Since inception has invested in or acquired hundreds of companies including such notable companies as AMC Entertainment, Aspen Education Group, Brookstone, Burger King, Burlington Coat Factory, Clear Channel Communications, Domino’s Pizza, DoubleClick, Dunkin’ Donuts, D&M Holdings, Guitar Center, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Sealy, The Sports Authority, Staples, Toys “R” Us, Warner Music Group and The Weather Channel.
Report Post »Clara88
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:28pmHey Chrissy….listen to Gov Rick Perry give you a lil shout out…. still have that tingle running up your leg Chrissy?????? LOL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbWz1RYGE3Q&feature=related
Report Post »Clara88
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:41pmBain is Romney’s problem…and Newt is gonna take care of Romney
Report Post »martinez012577
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 3:31pmYou think we should go back to Iraq now?
Report Post »Clara88
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 4:02pm@Martinez..
Troops are STILL in Iraq and MORE are being deployed this month!!!! Gov Perry is mad as he!! at Obama for putting a time table on our troops leaving Iraq and giving this type of info to our enemies. He also is angry about Obama’s stupid rules of engagement which help to get OUR service men and women killed.He is also angry because Obama said and did NOTHING for the large amount of troops who returned home just before Christmas. Gov Perry said that if he were President there would have been a huge parade in their honor to thank them for their service to our country and to say welcome home. HE IS RIGHT and since he is a veteran himself…he KNOWS what he is talking about!!
Gov Rick Perry THE MAN FOR THE JOB!!!
http://www.rickperry.org/
Report Post »Master_and_Commander
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:14pmI read this and literally laughed out loud. Huntsman must be so happy to have this oh so wonderful endorsement…
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:12pmif you work for Obama I’m NOT gonna vote for you .
Report Post »TGS
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:12pmI wouldn’t, but I do see that the man has a basic humanity that is lacking in so many of the GoP shamdidates.
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:15pmIt’s not the republicans with policies that are against humanity. All the democrat polices are created to keep the poor poor, make the wealthy poor, and make the rich super rich.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:22pmYes they are monsters (exceprt Huntsman) aren’t they? Your heroes in the Democrat abortion machine lack humanity pal. Go back to Huffpo where you can whine with all your buddies about the “mean old Republicans” (except Huntman of course).
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:23pmSwampy you must lack basic humanity like me.
Report Post »TGS
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:32pmI think you may have confused Democrats with Republicans, Swampy. Anyway, I was referring more to the wild-eyed hatred of gays and muslims.
Report Post »TGS
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:35pmNever been to Huffington Post, except by accident yesterday (I think it was a stupid food-related story), and frankly I despise a vast swathe of Liberalism, due to their childish attitudes towards sites like this (check out buzzfeed.com, which makes Liberalism look like a joke with its consistent attacks on the GoP candidates). My ideas are all formed by myself, with an upbringing amongst staunch Thatcherite conservatives who nevertheless, outside of economic ideals, had liberal views on personal liberty and religion.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:43pmTGS
Report Post »You forgot R’s want Dirty Water
Polluted Air
High Mercury Levels
Pushing Seniors off cliffs
Puppies to kick
Children to bully
TGS
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:54pmNo, 13th Imam, I don’t believe any of that – I believe that the vast majority of Republicans are decent, honest, and in many admirable cases, god-fearing people, who just happen to have views that are extremely different from mine. I find some of the rabid behavior of the more extreme Republican candidates quite scary, as I do some of the more violent of their supporters, but then I feel the same about a lot of lefties, especially that mob of smelly f-star-star-k’ing losers just down the street from me. Yes, I believe that the environment should go above our concerns about fuel usage – maybe time will prove me wrong, and that‘s something that I’ll accept. Indeed, I believe that abortion up to a certain point is the right of women, but I think that it is something that is used far too frivolously. And yes, I think that taxation should come down much harder on the very rich, but not to the extent that my home country, the UK, had in the 1980s, with the super tax, and the current 50% levy on bankers’ bonuses. I try to keep it largely civil, and apologize if I ever seem to go off the deep end – I have some strongly held beliefs, but they are all my own, so don‘t think that I’m pulling this from some dumb left wing site. Many of you believe, as I do, in a God that offers little evidence – my beliefs may be wrong, I don’t know, but they are all my own, and come from my own personal convictions.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:11pmIf Chrissy say he would vote for Huntsman, then definitely do not vote for Huntsman.
Report Post »American Chick
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:11pmEven more reason to avoid voting for him…
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:17pmYes!
Report Post »Watcher11
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:08pmThat should scare every voter thinking of voting for huntsman for he is an obama lover and obama knows he will stomp huntsman when the general comes around!
Report Post »Obama Snake Oil Co
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:08pmWell, you are not voting in NH so can the crap. You have no opinion on something that has nothing to do with you. You proved who you supported and the other losers that picked and voted for the worst president in the history of this nation barring Jimmy Carter. Nice job there libterd. Now, go do a story on Obamas new chief of staff of the SS Obimbo….she struck and iceberg and is going down quickly. I only hope you are not the kid, cuffed to the pipe in the engine room…..
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:07pmWhat these candidates should have all done was to enter the race as democrats. Then Obama would have to compete with all of them by default. Talk about a thorn in the side of socialism.
Maybe Ron Paul should change from Republican to Democrat. That would stir the pot, wouldn’t it?
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on January 10, 2012 at 2:07pmChrissy, does Huntsman give you a little tingle in your empty nutsack ?
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