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Huntsman Takes Shot at ‘Toxic’ GOP Race While Dropping Out, Endorsing Romney

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (The Blaze/AP) — Republican Jon Huntsman has dropped out of the GOP presidential race and has endorsed Mitt Romney.

Huntsman said the former Massachusetts governor gives the Republican Party its best shot at defeating President Barack Obama in the November general election.

After staking his candidacy on New Hampshire, Huntsman finished third in the primary there last week. He faced a likely defeat in South Carolina’s primary on Saturday.

“As candidates for our party’s nomination, our common goal is to restore bold and principled leadership to the White House,” he said. “Yet rather than seeking to advance that common goal by speaking directly to voters about our ideas … this race has degenerated into an onslaught of negative and personal attacks not worthy of the American people.”

“At its core, the Republican Party is a party of ideas. But the current toxic form of our political discourse does not help our cause,” he added. “Today I call on each campaign to cease attacking each other and instead talk directly to the American people.”

Huntsman’s resume had suggested he could be a major contender for the GOP presidential nomination. But the former Utah governor and diplomat found a poor reception for his brand of moderate civility, which he had hoped would draw support from independents as well as Republican moderates.

Huntsman announced his decision Monday in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

You can watch the full announcement below:

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  • martinez012577
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:40pm

    I really feel sorry for anyone that sent this guy money and really thought he had a chance. As are as his “toxic” comments. This is coming from the same guy team that made the horrible video with his daughters and tried to frame Ron Paul for it.

    Another one down

    Cain – gone
    Bachman – gone
    Huntsman – gone

    Gingrich – soon to be gone
    Perry – soon to be gone
    Santorum – soon to be gone

    This race is really between evangelical Ron Paul and Mormon Mitt Romney.

    Dr. Ron Paul with real spending cuts, bring our troops home to protect our borders, and stop the government social engineering. Not to mention he will stop the Patriot act, NDAA, take the regulation off the American energy companies, stops the EPA, and sends the power of Washington back to the states.

    Or

    Romney who has changed his views on practically everything to make himself more appealing. He has been for bailouts, abortion, and gun control. Romney doesnt bring our troops home, wants war with Iran, and his budget proposal only cuts 30 billion from the budget first year.

    I understand there isnt the “perfect candidate”. Certainly Romney looks the part but his actions prove he is just like the past leaders that got us into this mess. Ron Paul doesnt look or sound it, but his ideas are what we need.

    Vote for real change. Vote for Ron Paul. Remember if the media is against someone, that more than likely means the person they are attacking is right.

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    • riseandshine
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:05pm

      The choice is simple to me. Corruption…..or the Constitution and We The People.
      Ron Paul 2012

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    • screw
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:06pm

      “this race has degenerated into an onslaught of negative and personal attacks”

      If I remember correctly, Huntsman started his campaign by attacking most of the other candidates.

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    • JJohnGalt2
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:10pm

      Texas Gov. Rick Perry is NOT quitting.

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    • Freedomluver
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:15pm

      @martinez012577
      Well spoken!

      Vote Ron Paul, or drop your pants for Romney‘s blueshirts AKA the NWO’s TSA… for the simple right to watch your kids play a high school football game.

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    • DownWithDems
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:25pm

      We are all entitled to our opinions. But, many of the opinions on the Blaze have me scratching my head. As Republicans, I would think our #1 goal is to defeat Obummer.
      It would be great if a 100% Conservative candidate could win the general election.
      It would be great if a 100% Libertarian candidate could win the general election.
      In reality, the chance of the above is slim.

      If the purpose is to defeat Obummer then we need a candidate who can defeat
      Obummer in the general election.

      As Sean Hannity said, “I would vote for a potted plant if it could defeat Obama”.

      Why are you all dumping on Romney when he is our best hope!
      Maybe you would rather have Obama than Romney.

      And please, spare your “they are the same” comments.
      That is just not true.

      Many of you are acting like spoiled brats. If I can’t have THAT candy, then I do not want any!

      I do not believe for one second that those spewing hate against Romney, will like it if Obama
      wins.

      You are in dreamland if you think that Paul, Gingrich or Santorum can be successful in a general
      election.

      Romney may not be 100% to your liking. But part of a pie is certainly better than Obummer !

      Next time you want to post a negative comment about our best hope, please think twice.

      Then again, maybe many of you are Democrats in disguise.

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    • martinez012577
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:33pm

      @down

      It doesnt matter to me who wins if it isnt Ron Paul. He is the only one saying anything different. If you took a voice modifier and listened to Obama or the debates there is only one candidate that you could tell apart from the rest and that is Ron Paul.

      So I am not in the “anyboby but Obama” camp. I am in the “anybody but a progressive, fake, globalist, big govt spender, social engineer, freedom attacker, war monger“ camp”.

      So as I stated earlier, Ron Paul’s supporters believe in him and we are tired of the same old direction we have been going. If the rest of you refuse to wake up and steer this ship in the right direction then it will be MUTINY!!!!!

      We are going to vote for Ron Paul so either get on the side of the mutiny or get four more with Obama.

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    • Freedomluver
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:48pm

      @DownWithDems

      Your line of reasoning is exactly why we keep getting candidates like Bush, McCain, and now Romney.

      You also seem to think there is a big difference between Obama and Romney, when they are simply two different sides to the same NWO coin.

      Romney has changed his positions more than he changes his holy underwear, and since he now says a few nice things about the constitution and the free market, you buy it hook line and sinker.

      Romney spits on the Bill of Rights with his backing of the NWO’s NDAA and the immoral TSA.

      Many just like myself have finally faced reality…and unless we hold their feet to the fire, we will continue to be offered nothing but a bunch of NWO shills who spew bold faced lies about their REAL positions.

      Romney and his ilk talk about the Constitution…as they stomp and spit on it.

      Take a look at just a few of Romney’s blatant flip flops, and then tell us if actions speak louder than empty words…used to fool people just like you.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BI9yjhd8b84

      Ron Paul 2012…or you will get “drop your pants” Romney, who’s NWO blueshirts at the TSA love sheeple just like you.

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    • recoveringneocon
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 3:26pm

      Pat Buchanan says that Ron Paul is authentic
      http://www.goddiscussion.com/88823/pat-buchanan-says-that-ron-paul-is-authentic/

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    • rocktruth
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 3:33pm

      @DownWithDems Please help me.

      Can you or someone explain to me why Mitt Romney has the best chance in beating Obama?

      No one has communicated clearly their case how or why Romney will beat Obama. If Romney can’t convince me then maybe someone else can. Please help.

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    • TEA4Me
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 3:59pm

      TWO DISCLAIMERS: 1) I will not be voting for Paul or Romney in the Primary. 2) If Paul is the nominee, I WILL VOTE FOR HIM in the General. (This is why I expect the same for Paul supporters if he isn’t the nominee!)

      The Ironic thing about you “Paul or Bust” guys is that you say things like we will not vote for the “same old thing,” all the while you swear to either vote for Paul as a 3rd party candidate or not vote at all if he isn’t in the General… which will re-elect Obumer and give you exactly what you say you don’t want. MORE OF THE SAME!!!

      If you really think that both Romney and Obummer are the same person, then you are stupid. Period. I don’t like personal attacks, but you are stupid. Sorry, I just call them like I see them. Vote for ANYONE other than the republican nominee and you get OBUMMER and it will be YOUR FAULT and you will have to live with it and personally, I hope his policies hit the likes of you the hardest because you will have been a traitor and you will deserve nothing short of despair.

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    • hwyphd1
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 4:12pm

      This guy‘s a liberal we won’t miss him…Go Santorum

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    • A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 4:32pm

      @TEA4Me,

      “I WILL VOTE FOR HIM in the General. (This is why I expect the same for Paul supporters if he isn’t the nominee!)”

      The reason you expect the same from us is because you do not understand how we got to where we are. You do not. I cannot emphasize this enough.

      The Federal Reserve permits government to grow without you knowing. That’s its purpose. That’s why it was created. That has always been its goal.

      NO OTHER CANDIDATE understands this. You are about to lose your country to the Marxist/Keynesian lie that government can help the economy grow. It can not. It never has, and never will – it can only benefit one group at the expense of another.

      For 100 years, our country has been slave to Marxist ideology, and this is the reason we have a Dollar crisis.

      Our country WILL be destroyed if we do not return to sound money, and Ron Paul is the ONLY one candidate who wants to do this.

      Romney is also a Keynesian. Regardless of whether you think he was only for mandatory state-level health insurance or a general government mandate as Obama prefers, is irrelevant; They both believe government can help. That’s the problem.

      Obama and Romney (or even Santorum) are NOT significantly different. All of them will lead to more economic turmoil and bigger government.

      So, no, I will NOT vote for Romney if he gets the nomination. I will write in Ron Paul.

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    • greensteam
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 4:32pm

      list of negativity…1 Ron Paul 2 jon huntsman 3 newt

      seems like huntsman is right in the hunt for the top spot of most negative

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    • Mutiny
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 4:38pm

      @tea

      They different people headed in the same direction.

      Tell me this, how different is Obama from Bush?

      Both ran up huge debt.
      Both started more wars.
      Both have taken American citizen freedoms away.
      Both have ignored the Constitution.
      Both have been for bailouts.
      Both promised change.

      Romney is no different from Bush except Romney is a admitted progressive. Romney has changed his positions to try and fit the perfect candidate. The problem is Youtube shows people in their own words.

      Ron Paul supporters will not vote for the others. Get on the Ron Paul side or get Obama.

      Its Mutiny!!!!!

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    • A Conservatarian
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 4:40pm

      It’s so interesting when the truth is told about someone, it‘s now called ’negativity, mud-slinging and degeneracy’

      = A bunch of liberals crying.

      Take it like a man and ask for more.

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    • theaveng
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 4:51pm

      >>>”As Republicans, I would think our #1 goal is to defeat Obummer.”

      Why?

      Bush was replaced with Obma, and he ended-up being no different (groping by the TSA, spying via the Patriot Act, indefinite detainment of American citizens without trial, and wasteful wars). Likewise all indications are that Romney will continue the same polices I just enumerated.

      As for “beating”

      Recent CBS Polls show that Romney will be defeated by Obama (~300 to 235 electoral votes), and that Ron Paul is the only one with enough support from blacks and young people to put Obama out of office

      .

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    • FreedomPurveyor
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:03pm

      “Can you or someone explain to me why Mitt Romney has the best chance in beating Obama?”

      Romney doesn’t do anything that causes dramatic swings in his support.

      He doesn’t have anything in his past that the left can use to vilify him, e.g. Herman Cain or Newt.

      He is incredibly consistent, which is why you have seen his enemies try to turn this strength into a weakness by casting him as a “flip-flopper,” usually by comparing out of context statements which, when put in context, end up promoting the same position.

      He is well spoken, forceful but not hateful, and he isn’t a loose cannon that say things that might alienate entire groups of voters (like “poor kids should work as janitors”). This quality becomes clear when you look at the obvious desperation in trying to find something to use against him. – “I like being able to fire people,“ and ”$10,000 bet.”

      Now, I‘m sure you’re thinking “Ron Paul has these qualities and more.” I like Ron Paul, and I would happily vote for him. The problem is that some of what he says is volatile to most ears that don’t understand his position. The first thing I ever heard him say was “we asked for 9/11.” I understand what he means now, but I didn’t then. The average Joe looking up from his Doritos long enough to vote won’t understand, and the media sure isn’t going to help.

      Bottom line is, I want to be sure about getting rid of Obama.

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    • PositvelyUp
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:14pm

      I like the boldness and intellect of Newt.he has the sharpest wit of all but took too many knocks from negative ads early on. Huntsman is no doubt a handsome dude..will miss seeing his face plastered all over the headlines. I liked Cain’s down to earth mentality but another goner due to harrassments issues. Perry is a likable guy but a bit forgetful but has a great tax plan for the middle class. Santorum seems likable enough and he is a sharp debater and I like his tax plan for the middle class. I find him the most honest and consistent. Romney is the golden boy by Wall Street bankers as he promises to protect their wealth. He will make no changes with taxes however for the middle class. He is the only candidate that I can say will not make things better for me tax wise and maybe healthcare wise as romenycare is equal to obamacare. I will vote for anybody but Romney. If he is nonminated then I will be forced to cross party lines and change my affliation to an independent voter.

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    • GoliathOnline
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:28pm

      ‘I really feel sorry for anyone that sent this guy money and really thought he had a chance.’

      i feel the same way for anyone that backed Ron Paul.

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    • Patrick Henry II
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:28pm

      If you are for Ron Paul I would make sure that all Ron Paul supporters in NC vote for Gingrich tuesday in NC since this is winner take all state. For obvious reasons this helps Paul by keeping Romney off of the lead.

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    • Tower7_TRUTH
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:30pm

      Huntsman dropped out because he is a weak ***** and Daddy refused to pay for his campaign

      Mr Rogers he is not…..

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    • Tower7_TRUTH
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:31pm

      the scare crow Rick Bilderberg Perry is too STUPID to quit

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    • FreedomPurveyor
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:37pm

      “Newt has the sharpest wit of all but took too many knocks from negative ads early on.”

      The ads had nothing to do with it. If it was the ads that caused him to drop in Iowa, then why did Newt’s numbers drop nationwide at the same time? Why did his numbers drop in South Carolina and Florida long before ads even starting running? The ads are an excuse for Newt to blame somebody for his own failings.

      “Romney will make no changes with taxes however for the middle class. He is the only candidate that I can say will not make things better for me tax wise…”

      Have you looked at Romney’s tax plan, or are you just “guessing” because he was CEO of Bain?

      “… and maybe healthcare wise as romenycare is equal to obamacare.”

      Romneycare is not equal to Obamacare; they aren’t even close to being the same thing. To say that they are is ludicrous on its face.

      Why do people have some sort of adversity to researching a candidate’s actual positions and record, as opposed to just regurgitating whatever garbage comes out of the media?

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    • A Conservatarian
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:38pm

      Senator Davis noted, “Ron Paul’s record matches his rhetoric, his fiscal plan matches the fiscal challenges that our nation is facing, and his movement represents the taxpayers whose interests have been ignored in the political process for far too long.”

      “I’m also endorsing him because unlike what the pundits have led you to believe, he is the candidate who gives the Republican Party the best chance to beat Barack Obama in November.”

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    • FreedomPurveyor
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:42pm

      “If you are for Ron Paul I would make sure that all Ron Paul supporters in NC vote for Gingrich tuesday in NC since this is winner take all state. For obvious reasons this helps Paul by keeping Romney off of the lead.”

      That would just cement it as a race between Gingrich and Romney, and would put Paul in last place in SC, meaning funding would dry up fast.

      Telling your supporters to vote for someone else is definitely not a winning strategy.

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    • JJ Coolay
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 6:09pm

      Sorry, Paulies. This is not a 2 man race as much as you’d like to believe it to be.
      Romney has 40%+ in Florida, site of the next primary after SC.
      This race will be over soon.

      You better jump on board because we need to unite behind 1 nominee and defeat Obama.

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    • Freedomluver
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 6:26pm

      @FreedomPurveyor

      “He is incredibly consistent, which is why you have seen his enemies try to turn this strength into a weakness by casting him as a “flip-flopper,””

      You are joking…right?

      If not…did your face become contorted and twisted when you spewed that whopper?

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=BI9yjhd8b84

      Now perhaps you will tell us just what is Romney’s position regarding the NDAA that spits on the Constitution? Seems he doesn’t want to even address the most disturbing piece of legislation passed in our lifetimes…eh?

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elw_O14qo1A

      Now let me guess, you will actually claim Romney does not know enough about this legislation that allows for YOUR arrest with no warrant, no formal charges, no trial, and no release date to make a clear statement…right?

      If he doesn’t (and we all know he does) how on earth can someone running for POTUS be that clueless?

      The of course there is the good old TSA and all of their blatant abuses of the 4th amendment. Tell us…where the hell is Romney?

      The truth of the matter is this fool is nothing but a shill for the NWO, and anyone foolish enough to vote for them will get what they deserve.

      If Romney is nominated, Obama will crush him…because there are millions of folks just like myself who will never vote for someone who openly spits on the Bill of Rights.

      A vote for “drop your pants” Romney…is a vote for the NWO.

      Ron Paul 2012

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    • Freedomluver
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 6:31pm

      @GoliathOnline
      Just remember you said this…when you are standing in line to watch your kids sporting events at your local high school, and the TSA is pulling you out of line for a good old NWO “drop your pants” Romney strip search.

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    • FreedomPurveyor
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 6:51pm

      “You are joking…right?”

      No. If you actually look at all of the quotes IN CONTEXT, you will find out that 9/10 times, he is actually supporting the same position.

      “…this legislation that allows for YOUR arrest with no warrant, no formal charges, no trial, and no release date to make a clear statement…right?”

      Romney has not said anything for or against the NDAA. As for what you claim is in the bill, here is what Allen West has to say about it:

      http://www.therightscoop.com/ndaa-allen-west-sets-record-straight/

      Romney hasn’t made a big deal of the TSA, but here is a clip of him answering a question on it:

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=K_b8hzgFImw

      “The truth of the matter is this fool is nothing but a shill for the NWO, and anyone foolish enough to vote for them will get what they deserve.”

      Ah, yes, the good ol’ NWO. I’m just sure that Romney is right in the pocket of the Bilderberg group, and he is going to perpetuate their subversive takeover of the world by following the orders of his masters in the elusive shadow government. Do you have any evidence for that, except that he is wealthy?

      “there are millions of folks just like myself who will never vote for someone who openly spits on the Bill of Rights.”

      Please, do explain in detail what Romney has done to “spit” on the Bill of Rights.

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    • Ballot_Box_Revolution
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 7:10pm

      Downwithdems….

      You will continue to scratch your head as long as you keep playing the same old game of party politics….this is new…..this is truth….this is real…..

      People are sick of the games, and social engineering…..We are going to, and without the media fodder of political games vote for LIBERTY….if this is our last go round might as well go ALL IN….No more of this……“I guess he will do” junk

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    • Ballot_Box_Revolution
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 7:24pm

      @tea4me
      “If Paul is the nominee, I WILL VOTE FOR HIM in the General. (This is why I expect the same for Paul supporters if he isn’t the nominee!)”

      We are obviously playing different games. Your frame of mind is there is none good (why i don’t know…but it is) So it is easy for you to say “I will play the party game and vote for the Republican. For us, we see freedom, liberty, and restoration of the constitution….There can be no other choice. Liberty is our party, and we thank you for the consideration of voting for Liberty if Liberty matches your letter…..but we will vote for freedom no matter what letter is by it…..sorry

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    • A Conservatarian
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 7:28pm

      Senator Tom Davis’ 45 minute endorsement speech of Ron Paul:::

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=X0AOy5wgMMo#!

      Senator Tom Davis elaborates on his endorsement of Ron Paul:::

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bsFSprmcp7w

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    • GoliathOnline
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 7:34pm

      @Freedomluver Romney for a New World Order eh??? BAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! See, this is the kind of crap that RP supports love to feed on! you arent doing your candidate any service by spreading ******** and believing everything that is on the internet. Then saying that Romney and Obama are equal just shows your arrogance.. is there a sane RP Supporter out there?? RP is a good man, but his supporters are freakin crazy. go back to the alex jones show.. LOLZ. yeh im in dire need of a good strip search.. its been a good while..

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    • Freedomluver
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 7:49pm

      @FreedomPurveyor

      “What has Romney done to spit on the Bill of Right?”

      OMG…once again you are joking…right?

      RomneyCare is a perfect example. Just where in the constitution do you find the right for the State to force anyone to buy something for the simple right to exist?

      That is a direct assault on the 9th amendment.

      As for your youtube link to his pathetic comment on the TSA…take note of the fact that he does not claim what they are doing to us unconstituional.

      In fact, it would appear that he is advocating for a National ID card for the right to travel or to simply enter a Social Security office without being strip searched….if anything.

      You do know the DHS is now setting up shop at Social Security offices with automatic weapons…right?

      Where is Romney’s CONDEMNATION of the assault on the 4th amendment?

      *sounds of crickets chirping*

      Where is Romney’s condemnation of the NDAA?

      *sounds of crickets chirping*

      Who cares what West has to say…as that fool supports this insanity that spits on the 6th amendment…and he’s NOT running for POTUS.

      Do you deny the fact that the NDAA is a direct assault on the 6th amendment?

      Romney also signed gun control legislation that stomps on the 2nd amendment for goodness sake!

      You are familiar with the CFR…right?

      Look who’s name pops up on their own website.

      http://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/62638/mitt-romney/rising-to-a-new-generation-of-global-challenges

      Hhhhhmmmm.

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    • Freedomluver
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 8:05pm

      @GoliathOnline

      Who’s the crazy one…the one who votes for the candidate who condemns the NDAA, or the one who votes for the candidate who refuses to address it during an election for POTUS?

      Who’s the crazy one…the one who votes for the candidate who is quoted by the CFR in a positive light…or the one who votes against them?

      Who’s the crazy one…the one who votes for the candidate who does not acknowledge the actions of the TSA are in direct violation of the 4th amendment, or the one who votes against them?

      Please…do tell.

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  • Cyber Geezer
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:26pm

    One RINO endorsing another RINO … no surprise here!! A RINO intimately associated with the odumbo administration wants the rest of us to now support the same candidate that the liberal media wants us to vote for … my word response to his endorsement is the same as General McAuliffe’s response to the German demand for surrender in WW2 … “NUTS!”

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    • Tower7_TRUTH
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:33pm

      In my state Va only Ron Paul and Mitt are on the Ballot.

      I say it’s hard to win if you are not even on the ballot.

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  • remnantofjoseph
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:12pm

    There’s too much hate in these comments. Where’s the civility?

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    • riseandshine
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:54pm

      I know what you mean. I liked Huntsman the best, out of the non-Paul candidates.

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    • Freedomluver
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:27pm

      @remnantofjoseph

      Civility basically went out the window once we figured out the fact that ALL of the candidates other than Ron Paul are all for the status quo and the NWO.

      How civil should one be when the powers that be refuse to condemn unconstitutional laws that spit on the Bill of Rights such as the recently passed NDAA that allows for our arrest with no warrant, no formal charges, no trial, and no release date?

      How civil do you behave when the TSA is allowed to molest your children and your spouse with ZERO probable cause?

      Anyone who spits on the Bill of Rights deserves nothing but scorn and contempt…correct?

      Vote for Ron Paul, or get ready to drop your pants anytime the NWO’s Big Brother TSA demands it.

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    • Cyber Geezer
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:44pm

      I agree! I hate obama and I hate romney!!

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    • Patrick Henry II
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 5:36pm

      @ Freedomluver
      You are right. we should not feel we have to/pressured/or bullied into being civil to people who would shred our Constitution and sell us into slavery.
      Difference of opinion is one thing but the Constitution is really pretty simple.

      If you are for Ron Paul and in NC vote for Gingrich tuesday. it’s winner take all. Paul has no chance there and we can block Romney.

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    • recoveringneocon
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 6:30pm

      Patrick Henry II

      Poll puts Ron Paul neck-and-neck with Obama
      http://rt.com/usa/news/poll-ron-paul-obama-467/

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on January 17, 2012 at 3:30pm

      You’re right. If you can’t say anything nice…I’ll miss his wife and daughters.

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  • recoveringneocon
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:04pm

    So it is official, Huntsman has joined Ricky Santorum and Newt in the hot tub of whiners. Poor Babies

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  • Rayblue
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:03pm

    Igor endorsing Frankenstein.

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  • momprayn
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:00pm

    Translation “my dad decided he didn’t want to spend any more money on this”……
    Too toxic? I don’t relate or understand this advice. I say if it’s TRUE, needs to be known – SAY IT, with respect. That is greatly needed – I’m sick and tired of this “Obama’s a NICE guy, but he just doesn’t understand” garbage. But they definitely need to fix the problem of the SuperPacs putting out stuff that is incorrect. Re Huntsman — no surprise – most of us just waiting……good riddance.

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    • riseandshine
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:06pm

      Jon Jr. is also a billionaire.

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    • riseandshine
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:22pm

      Sorry…I’m way off..Jon Jr.’s net worth is only a measly 100 million

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    • riseandshine
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:42pm

      …and that’s fine by me, by the way.

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  • JustPeachy
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:59pm

    It’s about time–no, it’s past time! Why has he been wasting our time? It’s good he finally ENDED his campaign (they hate using that word, don’t they–they all use “suspended”), but he should have done so a LONG time ago.

    Good riddance, RINO. You didn‘t fool too many people I don’t think. You are NOT a Conservative!

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  • Rusty Shackleford
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:58pm

    And he endorses Romney…People better wake up to what a Romney Presidential term would mean. liberal spending and more government programs. Romney has a track record (look at his record in MA for the love of pete!) Government will grow under Romney.

    I live in Utah and Yes I am a Mormon. I would trust Mitt to watch my kids but not my wallet.

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  • gmoneytx
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:53pm

    I don‘t know if Huntsman’s endorsement will help or hurt Romney!

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  • western_red
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:45pm

    One country-clubber down and one to go.

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  • Polwatcher
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:41pm

    Huntsman is equivalent to Bush…Golden spoon and all. He has a liberal education from the top liberal schools, sees the world through rose colored glasses, never had any worry about making a living, and he has no common sense as we know the meaning of common sense. (He is probably a real nice guy.) In years past, we had a phrase to perfectly describe his type and that was “Little Lord Fauntleroy”. Go ahead and google that phrase to learn about him and most of the other elites that have brought us to the brink of collapse.

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  • Tri-ox
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:38pm

    As with all obama operatives, Huntsman is arrogant, abrasive and delusional. Does Huntsman really believe that his faux campaign fooled anyone?

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  • RodT82721
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:35pm

    I think Mr Huntsman proves that if your going to buy an election you better have plenty of money. I’ll bet daddy decided that sucking sound in his check book was a little too annoying to waste the family’s fortune on junior’s dream of being a king.
    Jon’s daddy has done a lot more good with his fortune then paying for a failed election.

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  • acovenantinblood
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:34pm

    “At its core, the Republican Party is a party of ideas.”

    What are they then? If they personify the Founding Fathers then none of these candidates reflect those ideas. The more these people open their mouths and talk and the more I study Americas original intent the more I realize how screwed we really are.

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  • SUMTHINSTINKS
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:25pm

    Conservative my ASS!!! Go back to being to good Liberal you are Huntsman!

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  • indy1
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:22pm

    He was still running? Who knew?

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  • cyclops
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:15pm

    I have no idea why people put themselves through the headache of running for political office to gain access to power (LOL) and it sure shows on their faces and outer appearance being aged a little bit. The best of luck to you Jon…..

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  • NeoFan
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:15pm

    Man is this guy arrogant. He thought he would be elected because he rides a motorcycle and was in a failed rock band in high school. Talk about a spoiled brat. Just goes to show you that money doesn’t buy happiness. I just hope he doesn’t decide to try and get back into Utah politics. Please go buy a sailboat like Geraldo and sail around the world or something for world peace.

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  • hauschild
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:09pm

    Yeah, I guess the truth can be toxic, depending on your vantage point.

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  • Bonnieblue2A
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:09pm

    I am greatly disappointed with Huntsman’s endorsement of Romney. The Progressives in the GOP are circling the wagons around protecting the globalist elite and their New World Order where global political power trumps sovereign nations and liberty.

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    • Jomil48
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:20pm

      RINO’s stick together. it seems that as long as the party plant gets in, it doesn‘t matter if it’s republican or democrat, just so their policies all stay the same. Both parties are so far left that it‘s not a matter of who’s in power, because other then the R or D everything else stays the same. We need someone to take us back to the center, I don’t want extreme right or extreme left. Find someone who will follow the constitution.

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    • Polwatcher
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:25pm

      RINO’s all. Beck is endorsing Romney by dumping on Romney’s only viable opponent.

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    • Freedomluver
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:10pm

      Exactly.

      Anyone who thinks there is a world of difference between the R‘s and the D’s needs only to look at the NDAA and the molestations handed out by the NWO’s TSA.

      Ron Paul is the only exception, and even nnelG is trying to destroy him.

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  • NILAP
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:04pm

    MSNBC or CNN will quickly snatch this guy up as a Republican ‘conservative’ commentor. Morning Joe is who I bet on.

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  • Vechorik
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:04pm

    Breaking news article: Karen Santorum Living with Abortion Doctor Before Rick

    http://inyourfaceradio.net/karen-santorum-living-with-abortion-doctor-before-rick/

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    • JJohnGalt2
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:21pm

      Make sure the ALL Evangilicals who endorsed Santorum over the weekend in TX gets article.

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:37pm

      or this one:

      Report: Karen Santorum’s Ex-Boyfriend Was An Abortion Provider

      http://www.mediaite.com/online/report-karen-santorums-ex-boyfriend-was-an-abortion-provider/

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    • JJohnGalt2
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:50pm

      She’ll make a great First Lady. Can you imagin e what Planned Parenthood will do with this information.

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    • jado1981
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:59pm

      This is the second time I’ve seen your post in a non-related article, and I’m still not very sure what it is doing here. Go back to huffpo, troll.

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    • JJohnGalt2
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:59pm

      Pass the links on to your Facebook friends

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    • CatB
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:00pm

      This is Santorum’s fault how??? What does this have to do with a good President for America .. trying the personal destruction again … many people in their youth may accept something that they don’t when they mature and it was before he was married to her and this means what regarding HIS views?… wow .. some must be desperate.

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    • JJohnGalt2
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:18pm

      Some people are afraid of the TRUTH. Even some who run the Blaze web site.

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    • recoveringneocon
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:56pm

      Vechorik
      Very interesting article. Wonder why its not on “The ezalB”?

      “Before she was Mrs. Santorum, she was Karen Garver, a woman who spent the better part of her 20s living with Tom Allen, an obstetrician and abortion provider 40 years her senior, and the man who helped deliver her.”

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    • jado1981
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 2:39pm

      Oh no, tell your friends, the guy who wrote most of the letters in the Bible used to be someone who had people thrown in jail, beaten or killed for believing in Christ. That Paul guy, used to be Saul.

      People are never allowed to change, or have a bad past.

      Stop reading the blaze or listening to Glenn Beck because he used to do drugs and was an alcoholic.

      Stop listening to many preachers or Christians, because they used to have a bad past as well.

      Stop taking financial advise from most millionaires, because they used to be just average too.

      Do you see my point, or do I have to keep on going. I don’t have a problem with you posting the link, but try to stay on topic, I believe this article isn’t about Santorum. I know he has a past, we all do, I have a sneaky suspicion that you have a past too. Right now, you are no better than those that post the dating site garbage on this site. As I said before, go back to huffpo, troll.

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    • JJohnGalt2
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 4:00pm

      The TRUTH shall set you FREE

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    • Tower7_TRUTH
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 6:16pm

      oh that is Rich, I have also heard stories that Rick had connections to Sandusky when he was a Freshman at Penn St ????

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  • ozchambers
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:00pm

    It wasnt his “brand of moderate civility” that kept him in the polling basement during this primary season. The ONLY people pulling for Huntsman were members of the media and progressives.

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    • AhLeahIris
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:07pm

      OZ, that’s true, but now they’ll all inexplicably shift to Romney. Wonder why? http://wp.me/p1HGwx-22r

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    • thegrassroots
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:32pm

      It’s NOT “Toxic!” It Is America’s Responsibility To Vet Our Candidates. And, if getting to the truth gets messy — So What!

      Romney has the money to be the least vetted candidate out there. Others do the dirty work, while Romney wears his innocent face. If it takes a lot of Shake‘n It Up to find Romney’s real face — So Be It!

      If anyone doubts the necessity of getting it down to who the candidates really are, Take A Look At The Occupy-er In Chief! BHO Still Isn’t Vetted! BHO Is A Corrupt Sociopath! And, He Is So Fired In November!

      Be Wise America! Stop Drink’n Down The Romney Kool-Aid and Ask The Questions and Do The Research Until You Find The Answers. Romney Is Another BHO!

      America’s Candidate Is A “Don’t Tread On Me” American Patriot! Romney ISN”T That American Patriot!

      God Bless And Guide America, In Jesus’ Name!

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  • JJohnGalt2
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 11:59am

    These HOLIER THAN THOU politicians are an insult to politics.

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  • Detroit paperboy
    Posted on January 16, 2012 at 11:59am

    Remind me again… Jon who ?

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    • RichNGadsden
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:14pm

      Jon “The Manchurian” Huntsman. 0bama’s Ambassador to Red China. That’s who!

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    • your sensei
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 12:53pm

      Huntsman was one of only three people with a functioning brain in the race. Unfortunately, Newt is preoccupied with visions of Tiffany and reflecting energy plates in space. And Romney’s head is full of fantasies about having sex without wearing his underwear.

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    • RichNGadsden
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:10pm

      YOUR SENSEI, Huntsman fails in so many conservative qualities much like those you mentioned. We are down to not much better in my humble opinion. Even had Huntsman won the nomination I would have held my nose and voted for him just as I did for Nixon, Ford, Bush 41, Dole, Bush 43, and McCain. Dang near had to wear a gas mask to vote for him. Regardless, I voted for them because they were in my opinion the far lesser of two evils in each election. So, anybody but 0bama is again the lesser of two evils.

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    • martinez012577
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 1:56pm

      @rich

      We are broke and have had endless wars by picking the lesser of two evils candidates.

      Its for mutiny!!!!

      Ron Paul supporters are going to vote for him even if we have to write his name in. So either the candidate is Ron Paul. Or the “better than Obama” selection not Ron Paul will lose.

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    • RichNGadsden
      Posted on January 16, 2012 at 3:20pm

      MARTINEZ012577, I’ll only vote for Paul if he happens to be selected as the candidate. I would view him as the lesser of two evils, but not by much. While I agree with him on a few topics, I disagree with him on far too many. I also disagree with your simplistic view that such votes have gotten us into wars. The first president I voted for got us out of a war…that a Democrat President got us into, followed by two others who continued to proliferate it. Allow me to explain. Truman sent the first 300 troops to Vietnam from the 101 ABN Div while we were still engaged in Korea. Kennedy sent more troops disguised as advisors, and Johnson simply escalated the combat. While I agree that we cannot continue to try to be the world’s police, we also cannot become the proverbial ostrich either.

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