Potential GOP Candidate Huntsman Affirms Mormon Heritage
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman says he is Mormon, and he doesn’t think his religion will be an issue if he decides to run for president.
“I believe in God. I’m a good Christian. I’m very proud of my Mormon heritage. I am Mormon,” Huntsman told ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Friday.
“Today there are 13 million Mormons. It’s a very diverse and heterogeneous cross-section of people. And you’re going to find a lot of different attitudes and a lot of different opinions in that 13 million,” he added.
His remarks came a week after a Time magazine interview in which he said it was “tough to define” whether he still belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A Huntsman spokesman issued a statement after the Time interview was posted online May 12, saying Huntsman “remains a member of the church and proud to be part of the fabric of a large, vibrant faith.”
Matthew Wilson, a Southern Methodist University professor who specializes in religion and politics, told the Deseret News of Salt Lake City that he thinks Huntsman is still trying to distance himself from the Mormon church to avoid the problems faced by fellow Republican Mitt Romney in his 2008 presidential campaign. Some evangelical Christians view the church as a cult.
“(Huntsman) clearly seems to be trying to hold the church at arm’s length,” Wilson said.
In his first network television interview since returning last month from Beijing where he served as U.S. ambassador to China, Huntsman told “Good Morning America” that his religion won’t be an issue in the campaign.
Voters want someone focused “laserlike on jobs and keeping this economy moving forward in ways that will maintain our pre-eminence in the world,” he said. “I think everything else that people like to talk about, in many cases, are less relevant. In fact, some are sideshows.”
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Information from: Deseret News, http://www.deseretnews.com
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let us prey
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:06amCareer politician and nominated by Obaumma for anything cant be good.
Report Post »CARBON HOG
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:00amyeah, good luck with that whole mormon things……it only works for people NOT in politics.
Report Post »James
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:54amA person’s individual religious beliefs, I consider their own personal business. Having said that, the GOP Field is wide open. I will not vote for a candidate that is 1) a globalist, 2) Open border types such as Bushies 1 & 2, McCain, etc. Frankly, I don’t shop any business where I see nothing but imported crap for sale. The “open borders crowd and the globalists have drained our countries treasurey dry and now we are broke and looking at a third world existance, all because your favorite politician democrat or republican has given your wealth away to someone else. I can only hope someday, most of you folks will begin to see whats been happening to you, but I doubt it.
Report Post »roundup5566
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:34ama few things the public should know about the Mormon religion. 1. every Mormon in the WORLD answers first and and last to the temple in Salt lake Utah. 2. having lived in Salt Lake I have first Hand knowledge of how non-Mormons are treated in business. badly. believers always get the raise and promotions first. most small businesses are owned by Mormon FAMILIES, so no matter whether you are in the office or in the yard, the job is going to be a dead end. Mormons have been trying to get a believer into the white house for over a hundred years (under the table, quietly) anybody know how many states have powerful Mormon political bases in them? here are the ones i know about. AZ,CO,ID,MO,NM,OK,NV. NOW I WONDER WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN, IF, THEY TAKE THE WHITE HOUSE? the temple makes over a BILLION dollars a year world wide. can you imagine HARRY REED as President? makes me shudder! so before you vote for ANY MORMON, remember this who ever you voted for comes with the temple in Salt Lake as the power behind the thrown as they say. sorry Glenn but the truth is the truth. and like Glenn says…research this your self. you will find what i have said as the truth.
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:52amAs a life long “Mormon” (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), I have never heard of giving money to the “temple”. We do however pay tithing-you know the 10% God asks for. As for family run business giving family first promotions, well I think that may be what family business is all about. Thank God this is America and you were not forced to work for these awfull people, you were free to start your own, or work elsewhere. I have never in my 65 years been asked or told by the chuch to vote for anyone. I strive every day of my life to follow my Saviors commandments, and the toughest one is to love everyone as He loves us. That includes you. I will vote for the person I believe will stop the socialist train that is trying to run away with our freedoms.
Report Post »LetUsReason
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:52pmOk, Roundup, you are about as misinformed and pathetic of a person as they come. Do you think anyone on here honestly is taking notes and being educated from you ridiculous rant? Honestly, even by anti-Mormon standards, you rank pretty low. As a knowledgeable and honest and informed member of the Church that you claim to have learned so much about, let me answer your questions so there can be no confusion. The claim that the LDS Church is somehow and for some reason secretly trying to put a Mormon in the White House is a conspiratorial claim that won’t seem to die, even though there is not one shred of evidence to back the claims, and Church leadership has specifically said every election season that they do not endorse a party or platform of any kind. Most Mormons are conservative, but so are most Evangelicals. You wouldn’t suppose that the Evangelicals or any other religion is secretly trying to put someone in the WH would you? And on a side note, even if a Mormon did make it to the WH, who cares? Could it be any worse than Obama? Would this new president force all Americans to be baptized and become Mormon? What’s the end game? You have plenty of accusations and no evidence and no brains.
Report Post »LetUsReason
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:11pma few things the public should know about the Mormon religion. 1. every Mormon in the WORLD answers first and and last to the temple in Salt lake Utah. 2. having lived in Salt Lake I have first Hand knowledge of how non-Mormons are treated in business. badly.
Also….as to “answering first and last to the temple in Salt Lake”. I don’t even know what that means. We answer to the temple? Haha….it‘s so funny how people think of the weirdest possible ideas with Mormons and then convince themselves that it’s true. The temple is basically a voluntarily attended (whenever is convenient) worship service that renews one’s dedication to Christ and his commandments. Most Mormons have never been to Salt Lake and have no tie to the SL temple.
And now for your “first hand knowledge” of how badly non-Mormons are treated in business. If that happened, then it’s unfair and unacceptable. However, I too have first hand knowledge of business in Utah. And guess what, most of the time when doing business, those involved have no idea what religious affiliation the other person(s) has/have. It’s not a topic of conversation in business settings. It seems to be a pretty American rule that it’s unprofessional to discuss religion or politics in the workplace, unless of course that is the workplace (politics). If that happened to you, you’re going to have to forgive and learn to get over it. It certainly isn’t the rule, and your obvious bitterness is helping anyone.
Report Post »bombshelterbob
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:37pmRoundup,
I’ve lived in Utah for over six decades, I’ve also been a Mormon the whole time so I know what happens from the inside. You just flat out lied to everyone on this site.
Report Post »Kankokage
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:07pmRoundup, you have the single-most hilarious post yet! It’s almost too much – perfect stupidity mingled with fanciful imagination. It’s even greater than the man I met in California who thought Mormons preached to people to build a spaceship to the planet Moroni to live with their Celestial Wives.
If you’re concerned about the money issue, let it be known that the only reason the Church has that kind of bread is because we as a religion are diligent with our tithes. That’s 10%, just like it says in the Bible. I suggest you read Malachi to see what the Lord thinks about tithing; if your church has more than 13 million members but is raking in way less, perhaps your church needs to revisit tithes and offerings as taught in the holy scriptures.
If you’re concerned that a Mormon will take office and force everyone to be a Mormon (or anything even remotely related), then you’re just plain beyond-belief stupid. Words cannot describe the amount of illogical thought possessed in your mind; the only one who comes close to you is that Liberal_Atheist_Critical_Thinker guy up above.
I can’t even begin to understand your Salt Lake temple comment. I think if anything, we Mormons love the San Diego temple much, much more ;-)
Report Post »Amica
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:11pmRoundup:
Report Post »HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Thanks, I needed the laugh to keep me awake. It would be interesting if you could come up with something new!!
dun-horse
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 10:38amBeing from a major mormon tourist site in Il. and being non-mormon, I developed a prejudice against the LDS. They were rude, bossy and always acted like their s!#@ didn’t stnk. But as I‘ve aged I don’t blame the mormon faith but just the person or people cousing the offence. I still don’t understand the whole gold tablete thing, especially if it was coming from a horse theif, but hey, live and let live.
Report Post »Liberal_Atheist_Critical_Thinker
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:53amWhat happened to the golden plates John? Where did they go! Why do you believe there were any in the first place?
Report Post »bombshelterbob
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:33pmLiberal_Atheist_Critical_Thinker?
I won’t comment on your post, but I will admit that you appear to be just plain “stump dumb”.
Report Post »Amica
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:05pmLACT:
Report Post »Yawn.
ThoreauHD
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:46amRon Paul for me thanks.
Report Post »Jack2011
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:44amThe enemy of my enemy is my friend.
The left lame street media promotes who THEY WANT the GOP candidate to be = either a huge RINO to help pass their left agenda or someone who cannot win so Obama wins again.
Hence, the LSM promoted Huckabee who could not win (and knew it) and RINOs like Romney and now Huntsman who are BOTH as republican as Olympia Snowe.
Herman Cain and MIchelle Bachman, and Ron Paul are the only really Constitutional candidates. Maybe Santorum but I don’t know enough about him yet – still researching.
Huntsman is an Olympia Snowe type RINO- no question. If Romney or Huntsman get the nomination, I may sit out voting in 2012. Huntsman will take our country left just like Obama but at a slower pace.
Report Post »psst
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:06amOne of the talking heads on TV (a lib) said the MSM loves him.
Report Post »OK. Case closed.Don’t let the MSM pick the republican candidate.
BTW, I think the MSM, including Fox is shortchanging Herman. Fox was there for his announcement, but on talking head panels, he is like an afterthought.
Statements like, “:he can’t win”, “this is a foeign policy world and he has no experience”,(like Soetoro had any and still does not)”his candidacy is just for amusement blah-blah-blah”
Well, to hell w/ what the elites and RINO’s want.
Now the talking heads are babbling about Jeb. Gimme a break. 2 bOOsh was enough. Jeb is supposedly more conservative than his bro and paw. Note the word supposedly, his bro came in w/ con credentials,but he turned out to be a big time government spender.
Plus, America has had enough of a dynasty w/ the Kennedys to last at least 5 centuries.
Lets look at who /whom the MSM is against. Then go w/ one of those..
Remember, the NYT endorsed McCain during the repub. nom.contest. Then threw him under the bus after he won . The only fool who did not know that was gonna happen was Mac.
He thought the NYT loved him that much that they would munch on him instead of Soetoro.
Mac instructed hi people Not to mention Soetoro’s Moslem religion.
Anne G
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:45amNo to Huntsman! YES ALLEN WEST!
Report Post »bigtruck1956
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:40amThis man is a progressive through and through and there is no need for him to even run on the Republican ticket. The problem we have right now is everyone is afraid of the billion-dollar man Barack Hussein Obama. The fact is whoever runs will be running against Hillary Clinton not Barack Obama. Barack Obama doesn’t have a prayer of winning reelection and the Democrats will not let him run. There will be a false flag operation conducted to garner sympathy, bring the left and ultraleft of the Democrats together to back Hillary Clinton.
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pwatkins
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:18amI actually think you can go to any church and be a Christian bc the church is not what makes you a Christian but believing that Jesus is your Lord and Savior, asking for forgiveness of your sins and living your life for Him as best you can. The church is just for fellowship, Bible study, and reaching out to those in the community. I believe you should worship the Lord everyday, not just Sunday like some seem to think. You and God are the only ones that know whether you are truly a Christian, although sometimes it is obvious by your actions. Since we are all sinners by nature we don’t always show what is expected of us by others. We do have a forgiving and loving God, so continuous faith and repentance keeps us on the right track as Christians, thank you Jesus.
Report Post »I don’t belive I would vote for Huntsman though, not bc of his church, but the fact he is tied to Obama. His father is an awesome guy, but not sure he is like him. I am not sure who I will vote for yet, still testing the waters. They have to be the polar opposite of Obama or at least I have to think they are.
Entropy
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:10am@Pwatkins
Report Post »You hit the nail right on the head regarding Chritianity and faith. Thank you for that post
Marylou7
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:15amHuntsman said yes to Obama and that means NO for me. A progressive running against a progressive, isn’t that what we had last time?
Report Post »abbygirl1994
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:56amArticle Faith #12.We believe in being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates, in obeying, honoring, and sustaining the law. Tough to do with Obama in office. I imagine Huntsman did the best job he could to follow this artilcle of faith. I to believe Huntsman is to much a progressive and would not vote for him. I am a staunch Republican with Libertarian leanings. I am still wondering how people who voted all the new Republicans in last time failed to oust more of the Senate out. Maybe next time, but by then we may be in the middle of one of the worst depressions ever seen. God help us and our country! It is going to take a mighty man to fix our country now. I am hoping it is our Savior! Things are just to screwed up and I don’t think anyone is capable of fixing them except Him.
Report Post »sambachico
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:23amHUNTSMAN = ROMNEY CLONE
Report Post »Another globalist trying to act like he has family values…
LetUsReason
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:38pmI‘m afraid you don’t know what you’re talking about. Huntsman is not Romney, even though they share a common religion (and even that’s in question). Romney would be better then Huntsman, but West would be better than Romney.
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:31amNow this is really disgusting….How coy!
He is making religion an issue, good grief!
Report Post »….trying to solidify the Mormon vote for himself!
Oil_Robb
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:14amhes splitting the Romney vote…….Please somone real step up and Run allready
Report Post »LetUsReason
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:35pmHe’s not splitting the “Romney vote”…..from what I can gather most Mormons don’t trust this guy. The apple fell far from the tree in this case, and be assured that Huntsman would not garner many votes at all. Romney can, however, and it’s not only Mormons. Do I want Romney to win the nomination? He’d be a he11 of a lot better than some, Huntsman for one. Personally, I’m holding out for West.
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:30amThis is a joke. Did Obama hand pick this guy to run against?
Report Post »caprica
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:25amonly Palin or Michelle B …..not this guy ! not herman ! not gingrich ! I don’t trust gingrich – he sleeps with the enemy…democrates!
Report Post »call your senators to impeach obaama now ! we can’t not wait until 2012.he will do more damage only
Oil_Robb
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:12amPalin is good for the teat party…but she’s dumber than dirt …the Lib women will never vote for her….she blew it with that stupid 8 part series
Report Post »psst
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:14am@Oil_Robb.
Report Post »Um! The lib “Wimmens” won’t vote for ANY republican nom. whether male or female.
If God himself comes and run as a repub, the lib “Wimmens” would vote Nyet.
wwwjr
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:47amJon Boy: Why didn’t you say that the first time you were asked?
Simply because you think politically rather than morally, just like Br. Romney.
Couldn’t, wouldn’t vote for this two-faced character. I hope he doesn’t embarrass his church any further, and decides not to run. He wouldn’t even carry Utah.
Report Post »jungle J
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:45amNot only has Huntsman served as President Obama’s ambassador to China, he also has also supported cap and trade, Obama’s economic stimulus, amnesty for illegal immigrants, and same-sex marriage civil unions
Read more at the Washington Examiner: http://washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/2011/05/who-will-be-john-mccain-2012#ixzz1N3qu5HkZ
Report Post »AmeriCat
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:33amWow! No wonder Obama chose him to be his right hand man for China!
Daniels is not only a RINO, he is an Obamaphite
Report Post »bullcrapbuster
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:32amI will vote for a true conservative. I don’t care what color they are or what religion they belong to (except Muslim). Jon is too much of a progressive.
Report Post »varptr
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:21amAgree. The social engineering and economic irresponsibility crowd need at least one or two cycles of time outs. Of course if a big oak stake were to fall on these social vampires, I don’t think anyone would lose a lot of sleep.
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:31amI’d vote for Adam West, also, but I don’t believe he will run in 2012. I also won’t vote for Newt Gingrich because he has already self-destructed. I wish that Newt would “call it a day” and pull out of the race.
I like Chris Christie (who says he won’t run), and Herman Cain, who IS running. Most of all, I’d like a candidate who will stand against the crazy “Progressives” in both major Parties. I don’t think that I will be able to vote for Mitt Romney, not because he’s a Mormon, but because he’s too Progressive.
Report Post »LibertyOrDeath
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:16amAdam West is too busy being the mayor of Quahog, RI to run.
Report Post »GetUpOnTheWheel
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:16amYou are right. ADAM West will not be running this year. He’s pre-booked for some Batman reunion shows and bit parts on Family Guy. ;-)
Report Post »As for Allen West that could be a different story.
Entropy
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:14amAdam West is currently retro-fitting the Bat Cave. He is way too busy.
Report Post »cookcountypatriot
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:27amhe looks like a stepford husband..lol cain / west 2012 no exceptions
Report Post »Entropy
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:04amA Cain/West ticket would mop the floor with Obama’s head. Then, they would clean out the toilet with his face. Prob won’t happen though. But I have my fingers crossed.
Report Post »Dont-hate-on-me-2
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:11pm@Entropy
Report Post »That was funny, loved it
VermontPatriot
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:15amI’m a big backer of Allen West. He’s ex-military, patriotic as they come, he loves this country, and he has zero backdown! If he hears our call and runs, I will go to work for his camaign.
There will be lots of work to be done here in Bernie’s Socialist Utopia of Vermont.
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:18amNo decent American will vote for that dirtbag war criminal.
Report Post »SublimeOne
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:00am@ Chet Hempstead
Report Post »Your might be right. However are you going to vote for the War Criminal that’s in the White House? You know the one. Yep that one. The one who is going to find a way to violate the War Powers Act. Come on tell me how your going to explain away that one. Think real hard I know you can justify him being such a good little war monger.
Chet Hempstead
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:27amYeah, I’m going to vote for him. I don’t care if we continue operations in Libya or not. I don’t see what good it’s going to do if we stay. If Congress acts to end our participation, it wouldn’t bother me any. But a President exceeding his authority is not a ”war crime.” A war crime is a violation of international legal standards created to keep war from being even more inhumane than it has to be. The legal mechanism by which a particular country enters a war is a purely internal affair. A President trying to exceed his legal authority is no big deal, they all do it once in a while when they want to get something done. It’s expected, and the other branches of government are supposed to keep it in check. If that doesn’t happen this time it’s only because we have a Congress that couldn’t decide in a mere sixty days whether they would prefer to each stick their heads up their own butts, or to stick them up each other’s.
Report Post »BehindBlueEyes
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:11am@hemphead
Report Post »Let me get this straight. Your saying that our military men and women are war criminals?
Little weasels like you should leave the country if you don’t like the freedoms and protection our military have provided us in the past and present.
MiketheTrucker
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:18amChet, if you love Obama so much I know a dude you’ll love even more!! His name is Castro, and I’ll buy you a one way ticket if you want.
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:51pmNo, BehindBlueEyes, all I’m saying is that Allen West is a war criminal because he terrorized a prisoner in the possibly erroneous belief that he had important information.
Sorry, Mike, I don’t think I’d like it in Cuba. I’m an American just like you and I believe in our democratic system of governance – even more than you do because I have enough faith in the system to I suck it up and not spend for four years whining and gnashing my teeth every time somebody I don’t like wins.
Report Post »Kankokage
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 4:43pmUnbelievable mindset. You don’t care if the president breaks the law by engaging in an unauthorized war (read: unauthorized, not declared; don’t pull that Bush bullcrap here) past the 60 day deadline, yet you will demonize a military man who did everything he could to protect the lives of his troops – by apparently getting all mean and scary with someone he suspected of having crucial information? Allen West is a thousand times more of a man than Barack Obama – and apparently a thousand times more of a man than you, Chet Hempstead.
I pray, Chet, that I never have to protect your life. People like you are the first to turn their backs on and betray their friends out of fear. Of course, there is always a “change of heart”; I hope you have one soon.
Report Post »Chet Hempstead
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:03pmKankokage
Report Post »I never demonized Colonel West, I merely vilified him. Criminals aren’t demons, they’re just villains.
Diane TX
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:11amI have no idea why this fool is even running for President. He was an Ambassador in the Socialist/Progressive Administration of Obama. His affiliation with Mormons makes no difference to me, one way or the other, but his affiliation with the Obama Administration – does.
I wouldn’t even consider voting for him.
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:21amTake the hint Jon……
Report Post »The media will fawn over you,because you are weak.
The RINOs love you for your progressive outlook.
But you got those Obama cooties on you, tough to get rid of them.
Ron Paul will get more votes than you,enough said.
CatB
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:26am@33
There isn’t enough soap in the world to rid someone of those!
TEA!
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:58amI still won’t vote for him, don’t care what religion he is.
Report Post »LetUsReason
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:03amI‘m Mormon and wouldn’t vote for him. Too bad Allen West isn’t getting in the game, huh? He seems to have a lot of support, at least from what I can tell.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:05amHuntsman is another globalist and progressive….No thanks Huntsman….
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:10amHuntsman is a globalist and progressive….No thanks Huntsman…. Ron Paul 2012
Report Post »Fubeca
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:32amI am a Mormon as well and WOULD NEVER vote for him. We already had John McCain and we don’t need another John McCain screwing things up!!!
Report Post »ME
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:33amhe was a puppet for Obama in China?? I will not vote anyone that worked with Obama. I think little of Mormons but don’t even need to go there with him or Romney not to mention Harry Reid. The Mormons care much more about business they they do quality in a official. If he is good for church business they will vote for him no matter what other issues he has.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:36amIsn‘t this the son of Glenn’s good friend? I don’t know anything about him except him being an Ambassador to China for Obama. I would not think he is very conservative. I am really disappointed so far that “The One” has not shown up yet. I do like Cain except for something I read today. It was an email so I don’t have a link. I am not sure he is well known enough to beat Obama. Of course it is still a long time before we have to make up our minds. I do like West but it seems that is not a possibility.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 2:58amAllen West is going to be on Fox and Friends 7;30 am .. perhaps he will reconsider?
TEA!
Report Post »jcannon98188
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:41amI don’t know anything about this guy, but those of you who said he served under Obama so I won’t vote for him, that is ridiculous. His country called on him to serve, and he did. I would be more concerned if he had turned it down just because he didn’t like the president. That is child like and not deserving of a president. What about those serving in the Army? They serve under president Obama, does that mean that they cannot run for office? If there is a job to be done, then do it. And do it with the best of your ability. It doesn’t matter if you hate your Boss, you still have a job to do.
That being said, I don‘t support this guy cause I don’t know anything about him.
Report Post »coladude
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:46amReligion is important to many people so he will not win if he runs.
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Report Post »On The Bayou
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:59amHis father John Hunstman is the man behind the Hunstman fortune I think I remember Glenn Beck saying. I also think Glenn said his father was a self made billionaire. Didn`t Glenn say that his father planned to give away all his fortune at his death? Hunstman owns chemical plants all over the world. I`m currently working for Rubican in Gonzales La. which is owned by Hunstman. Don`t know if this guys son would make a good president but the Dad seems to be very charitable guy who was self made. If a globalist or a progressive I couldn`t say. Don`t have any facts on that .
Report Post »Entropy
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:00amI am with ya 338. Get this creep out of my face, and mean right now.
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:32amhey, wasnt he caught in china protesting?
Report Post »nothingbuthetruth
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 6:34amOh, and when he doesnt get the nomination, it will be because he is a mormon, right media, no it will be because he is a RINO
Report Post »Hobbs57
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:14amFunny how religion might be a problem in the media wit him being a Mormon. Mormonism is the largest ‘ AMERICAN MADE ” religion.While Obama goes to church at a place who condemns America. yet, they defend him to the max.
Report Post »Personally, I wouldn’t vote for the guy, but being a Mormon has nothing to do with it. I was a Mormon for a number of years. I really like the Mormons a lot, some very good Americans. Like all man-made religions, I had my indifference’s with some of the moves of the leadership of the church, and Reid is certainly a by product of the whole church working so hard to be accepted by the main stream America. You can’t blame them. My indifference with the Mormons are far less than any of the other christian denominations. I could go through each denomination and give you far greater contrast than the Mormons
Those who bash the Mormons are truly off track. I understand you are faithful in your sect, but I had faced some Born Agains while I was active who were just plain out ignorant to me about my faith.I was raised solid Roman Catholic. I am a recovering addict and had searched the churches long and hard because of wanting the intimate connection with the lord that is vial if I wished to survive the nature of the my dilemma. I will tell you personally, the Mormons are certainly Christian’s and very loyal and dedicated ones at that. The dedication to service and family is what attracted me. Now, I live my life according to the spirit as Jesus directed.God bl
jeffyfreezone
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:40amMika Bzezinski thinks he’s wonderful. Need I say more?
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:08amOf the 13 million Mormons, how many are black? Just asking.
Report Post »Please-sir-I-want-some-more
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:12amFormer Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman says he is Mormon, and he doesn’t think his religion will be an issue if he decides to run for president. Didn’t care if he was a Mormon. Do care that he is a RINO! Think that will work against you Jonny!
Report Post »SlimnRanger
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:41amhe dosen’t seem to be to proud of his faith,don’t run Mr. Huntsman,i feel you will only be wasting your money,sure would love to hear Allen West proclaim he is running for President
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:55amIt all about works, they don’t mind wasting money.
Report Post »RAS
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:36amQuoting 338lapua: “I still won’t vote for him, don’t care what religion he is.”
Did you vote for Ross Perot too? Were you one of those who were responsible for taking votes away from George H.W. Bush and robbed him of what would have even been an easy win and gave us Bill Clinton? Would you not vote for Huntsman if he becomes the Republican nominee and contribute to the perpetuation of Obama’s socialist agenda? I hope not!
I had a pretty good idea what an Obama administration would probably be like, so even though John McCain wasn’t at all my choice for the 2008 nomination, not by a long shot, I threw my full support behind his election and donated ten times more to his campaign than I have ever given to any candidate. I’ll do the same this time too, although I’ll likely work harder and give more because now I know the Obama administration is far more radical than I ever imagined.
The 2012 election may be our last chance to save the nation that produced the most individual freedom and the highest standard of living in the history of the world from the perils of socialism. Let’s not waste it on silly idealism by turning our noses up at one essentially patriotic American candidate or another. We need to plug the hole in the bottom of this sinking ship first. Then we can turn our energy to rearranging the deck chairs.
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 9:52amRomney went into his 2008 candidacy all wishy-washy about his Mormon beliefs too. It says a lot about someone when they aren’t open and honest about the beliefs they build their life around.
I Don’t Care that Huntsman and Romney are Mormons. What I Do Care About Is their lack of honesty and how far they try and distance themselves from their beliefs in the public eye. They aren’t the strong, standup men of integrity America needs.
Huntsman even goes so far as to say that he is a “good Christian” and a Morman. He Can’t Be Both!. Huntsman is EITHER a Christian OR a Mormon. He’s NOT a Christian AND a Mormon.
Let Me Reiterate: I’m NOT against Huntsman and Romney because they are Mormans. I’m against Huntsman and Romney because they are spineless and wishy-washy and lack basic honesty.
America Doesn’t Need Anymore Spineless and Wishy-Washy and DisHonest folks In Washington, DC.
Report Post »gramma b
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:27amOh, please. He’s still equivocating. Orson Scott Card wrote an article about this weasel this week, taking him apart without ever mentioning his name. IMO, his real opinion is that he has contempt for the Mormon church, but didn’t dare say so because he wanted to be Governor of Utah. If he told the truth, he might get some Evangelical votes, but the rest of the world would know him for the weasel I’m convinced he is. IMO, Jonny doesn’t believe in much of anything except getting what Jonny wants. And, because Daddy’s a billionaire, Jonny usually gets it. And now, Jonny wants power.
Report Post »MiketheTrucker
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:06amDitto, he’s a “centrist”.
Report Post »Dry_Drunk_GA
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 11:27amHe looks like a SHAME to the whole Mormon Race!
Report Post »A Wolve in Cheap Clothing! Be AWareful!
Kankokage
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 12:03pmIt saddens me that in 2011 there is still so much religious intolerance towards members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from other so-called “Christians”, particularly on this site. Among the religious, Mormons are some of the most charitable, loving, and conservative people around. That said, as an active Mormon living in Utah, I’ve had a unique glimpse at this Huntsman character. He ran for the governorship as a conservative, then promptly governed as a liberal. I do not trust this man; he is so unlike his father it is scary. If it was between him and Obama, obviously he would get the vote, but I would do everything I could to keep him from getting the nomination.
Report Post »Clara88
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 1:00pmThe MAIN THING is to BEAT Barry in 2012. Our BELOVED NATION is at stake. Sure…there are LOTs of Conservative candidates that i like but i believe that HERMAN CAIN is the ONLY one that can TRULY beat Barry. HE takes the RACE CARD completely off the table, Barry’s handlers, unions, media etc can’t scream racist EVERY 5 MINUTES. THAT IS VERY IMPORTANT!!! Mr. Cain is a conservative, christian, patriot and believes that our BELOVED Constitution is the SUPREME LAW OF THIS LAND. GO Mr. Cain
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bombshelterbob
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:02pmRight on 338.
I’m LDS and a Utahn, I saw him in action as governor and that killed him in my book. The clown’s barely Mormon, barely Republican, and not even remotely conservative. He‘s close enough to the DICKtator Obama’s liking to be drafted into the regime for crying out loud!!!
Faith-Firearms-Food-Gold-Alan West 2012. The perfect survival plan.
Report Post »gramma b
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:05pmYeah, we Mormons are diverse. Some Mormons are honestly observant. Some Mormons are not observant, and are honest about their non-observance. Some Mormons are not observant, but lie about their non-observance to get temple recommends, social benefits, whatever. Which are you , Brother Huntsman?
Report Post »bombshelterbob
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:07pmOh, by the way grassroots,
Report Post »you can’t be mormon and christian? Really! You that stupid? Why don’t you try looking at our name and our entire religious philosophy before you swap your hat size and IQ and start talking again.
Valerius Poplicola
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 3:19pmAgreed, it doesn’t matter what religion he is, I will not vote for him.
Report Post »Highland
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 5:59pmBeing a Mormon is not the same as being a Christian.
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 7:15pmThis man couldn’t shine his fathers shoes. I wouldn’t vote for him for dog catcher.
Report Post »Irish_April
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:23pmAlso LDS living in Utah, and I cannot believe that it is once again boiling down to a religious question. Is he Mormon, yes; is he active, doesn’t seem like it. I had an answer very similar to “there are varying degrees of activity” in my days of inactivity, so it doesn’t seem that he is attending regularly. But what it comes down to is can he be trusted to tell the truth, even when it’s hard (especially when it’s hard). And would he do the same thing he did in Utah by running as a Conservative and yet his policies were more liberal-friendly. Based on these reports he would definitely not have my vote.
Report Post »standupbcounted
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 8:29pmJon Huntsman is a RINO. Utah was glad to be rid of him. He is nothing like his father. Religion should not be an issue when choosing a POTUS but character and being a true conservative and knowing how to solve problems should be.
Report Post »Amica
Posted on May 22, 2011 at 10:50pmI’m Mormon, and I won’t vote for him. He quit the Utah governership to be Ambassador to China. The reason he gave for this was that he believes that when your President calls for you to serve you don’t refuse him. That’s all well and good, but I guess it only applies until it’s no longer convenient to serve because you want to run for President.
I’m waiting to see if West has the integrity to fulfill his term as a Representative. If he quits in the middle (like Obama did) to run for President, I won’t vote for him in the primary.
BTW–I’m a Christian. I don’t really care if you believe that or not, it only illustrates your ignorance if you don’t.
Report Post »Luckywon
Posted on May 23, 2011 at 1:18amI also am Christian. I am a Mormon. I love that there are so many wonderful people that read and comment on this site. Look how many Mormon fans The Blaze has. For those out there that hold to the foolish belief that Mormons aren’t Christian. Kindly keep your thoughts to yourself. We are all your friends here, and it offends us that so many people will spout such Garbage.
Report Post »That said, I Fully agree with Clara88 that Cain is our best shot in 2012. He not only takes the race card off the table, he fills all the other requirements I, as a conservative, am looking for in a candidate. I can’t wait to see how the Lame Stream Media tries to spin it the day after the Tea Party puts a REAL Black man in office. I’m not saying I will vote for him based on race. I’m saying that I will vote for him for all his qualifications and that I believe his race clears a lot of other obstacles for him to win.