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Watch Live: Jon Huntsman Jr. Declares Candidacy at Liberty State Park

Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:48am by Jonathon M. Seidl
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The Associated Press reports on the announcement:

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Calling the condition of America “totally unacceptable,” former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman is formally entering the 2012 Republican presidential sweepstakes, promising new jobs, energy independence and a simpler tax code.

“For the first time in our history, we are about to pass down to the next generation a country that is less powerful, less compassionate, less competitive and less confident than the one we got,” Huntsman says in excerpts of a speech he‘s giving Tuesday morning as he declares he’s joining the race to make Barack Obama a one-term president.

Huntsman is the eighth candidate to officially enter the race, joining former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., former pizza company entrepreneur Herman Cain, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum.

There has been speculation that Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani might also jump in.

In the excerpts of the announcement speech Huntsman was giving at Liberty State Park in New Jersey, he said he respects Obama, whom he served as ambassador to China, but added that he and the president have “a difference of opinion on how to help the country we both love.”

“But the question each of us wants the voters to answer is, `Who will be the better president, not who’s the better American.’ ”

Huntsman chose the same site where another former western governor, Ronald Reagan of California, announced his candidacy in 1980.

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Comments (46)

rayblue
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 1:28pm
Just watch the media dance on tables to glorify this GOP candidate.
Does that seem normal ?
Independents and moderates have a candidate again but they can have him.
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rodamaa
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 12:53pm
This guy exemplify what a RINO is. He really puts the “R” in Rino! We do not need another McCain failed candidacy and that’s what this man, Huntsman, will bring.

Well Jon, I disagree with you. No self respecting American can possibly have respect for this guy–Obama– in the white house. I think he is a communist and a globalist and he is hell bent on destroying this nation. It is clear what is going on and how this man–Obama– continues to attempt to destroy our middle class because it represents the power of this nation. Once destroyed, America will never be the same. Why? The answer is simple because the world “Left” have united in a final push to destroy U.S.

So Jon, you think being civil is the answer. I say call it for what it is. Tell people the truth and even my broom can win against this guy.

Jon, thanks no thanks.
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FREDD The WILSON
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 12:13pm
He will blow all his campaign money on hairgel makeup and mirrors.
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Rob
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 12:00pm
Another “compassionate conservative”. Screw him…
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Sam Brown
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:35am
He should fire his advisors that told him he should run for POTUS. No way a man like this is conservative.
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georgeisn6
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:17am
Huntsman and Romney could take the same route that was taken by Steve Benson, of the Arizona Republic year’s ago, They could throw their family‘s and their religon under the bus and become immediate superstar’s of the asinine media, After all benson got the pulitzer for giveing up ever thing he belived in.
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- gramma b
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:31am
  Romney won’t do that. But Huntsman probably did years ago, and just kept quiet about it because he was running for Governor of Utah.
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southernORcobra
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:13am
He needs to go back where he came from
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nomercy63
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:00am
Who?????????????
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Ironeagle
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:55am
Wow…so many Conservatives against this guy. How did Huntsman Senior, produce such a kid?
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kickagrandma
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:48am
I forgot to add: he is waaaaaaaaaaaaay too friendly with bho and hbc. Those two red flags (pun intended) are enough to wake the dead!
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kickagrandma
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:47am
He is the current administration’s choice to pick up where they have left off. How do we know this?

Because they have put out notice that “He is the one they are afraid of.” LIE! They are only afraid of WE THE PEOPLE, Allen West, Sarah Palin, maybe Cain and Bachmann. No one else frightens them at all, except maybe Glenn, and THANK GOD he isn’t running for office. We need somebody out here where WE THE PEOPLE are.

Continuing with my list:
He (huntsman) is way too slick.
He lies and speaks those lies as truth.
I‘m sorry he is Glenn’s friend’s son. (All families have black sheep, don’t we?)
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welovetheUSA
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:43am
I remember your love for Cap and Trade……….your love of carbon credits…thats enough for me to know your Not on the right side for American tax payers.
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flsnipe
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:30am
what the hell is wrong with Republicans there like a beaten dog running around not knowing what to do.We need leadership. this guy is a poser.
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affinnity
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:25am
I will say that he has a great head of hair and a beautiful family (maybe we should all move to Utah). In my opinion he has no chance of winning the Republican primary.
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SON OF JEFFERSON
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:21am
Both parties are taking turns raping the taxpayers, the only difference is one uses a condom
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- affinnity
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:37am
  I agree that both parties are bought and paid for by the same wealthy elites but I’m not sure either party uses a condom.
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constitutionaldirective
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:16am
GREEEEEEATT…. JUST WHAT WE NEED>> ANOTHER PROGRESSIVE republicant..

libertyforkeeps.com
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SamIamTwo
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:16am
meh, I pass.
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SON OF JEFFERSON
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:13am
Mcain won by being the only
rino against 7 conservitives , we cannot allow this again We must get behind the best conservative and stop splitting our votes
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regressive_democrat
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:11am
ZZZzzZzZZzzzzzZzz
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NJTMATO
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:03am
“a difference of opinion on how to help the country we both love.”

What part of BO or his administration demonstrates love for this country? I‘m afraid that if Huntsman doesn’t even understand THIS, he will continue the disconnect between the people and their representatives.
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- OhSuzieQ
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:11am
  You’re so right
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Eliasim
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:59am
The GOP doesn’t have a clue what they are doing and so they are throwing handfuls of politicians in the air to see who hits the mark. If they weren‘t all self interested crooks then it wouldn’t be an issue.
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- I support God's Israel!
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:16am
  I cannot believe me saying this, but you are right!
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- HogansHero
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:05am
  They know exactly what they are doing. Make the water muddy and confusing and then raise up another McCain. Then they will say here is who you need to stand behind, because he is a “REPUBLICAN”. Eat your slop. We are sick of Republican and Democrat garbage. No more McCain’s, Bush’s, or Dole’s! We don’t need a party that continues to throw-up the the puppets.
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Eliasim
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:55am
Got to love the GOP, because they keep throwing all sorts of slime against the wall to see which one sticks.
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- OhSuzieQ
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:06am
  hahahaha!
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- NOKOOLAIDDRINKER
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:06am
  Lol
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- HogansHero
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:16am
  Amen to that Eliasim above. The Republican Party has become corrupt. How is that they keep throwing up their favorite children, their liberal brats and ask us to support them. Look at the last presidential candidates. The top three were not even conservatives. McCain was so liberal John Kerry almost chose him for VP. Romney brought the same dream to Massachusetts as Obama brought to the USA, he did try to put on some makeup and a new dress to look conservative. Huckabee ran his state of Arkansas just like any self-respecting Democrat would.
  
  Look at the Republican national platform itself. It is not something that I could uphold with a clear conscience. Sorry, but it is time to quit wasting our votes. We need to look to something we can stand behind and not have to try to justify it in our minds. That is why I have joined the Constitution Party.
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starman70
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:54am
Do I perceive another RINO entering the race?
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- HogansHero
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:03am
  Yes. This rino will NOT even win his home state of Utah! He is seen like senator Bennett who was ousted from the senate in Utah.
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ReviveOurNation
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:49am
Who cares!
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- Dustyluv
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:59am
  Pro MURDER RINO…No thanks. I will stay at home.
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- HogansHero
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:01am
  Jon will not even will in Utah in the primaries, probably not even second. He is a wolf in wolves clothing.
  
  It is time to weed the garden before there is no garden left! Jon is a weed. Sometimes he tries to look like a pretty flower, but anyone that knows what Morning Glory looks like will know that it a very bad weed that will choke your garden if you let it. Lets pull him before he ruins the garden.
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- Anonymous T. Irrelevant
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:09am
  Nah, I’ll pass. I have better things to do.
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- V-MAN MACE
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:13am
  We’re AGAINST YOU, Mr. Hunstman!
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBVVfed4cpA
  
  We caught you RED HANDED fomenting Color Revolution dissent in China!
  
  http://www.businessinsider.com/john-huntsman-jasmine-revolution-2011-2
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- I support God's Israel!
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:15am
  He is NOTHING like his father. His father is an honorable, honest man with LOTS of integrity. His son Jon does not. As son of Jefferson said, WE CANNOT ALLOW THIS WOLF RINO IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING TO MAKE A MOCKERY OF US.
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- hauschild
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:26am
  There‘s something a bit creepy about the outward appearance of this dude that I can’t finger yet. Maybe it’s the fact that he looks a helluva lot like Colin Cowherd.
  
  At any rate, major RINO. Extolling the virtues of cap and trade was one of his Waterloos, as was declaring the stimulus packages not being large enough.
  
  This is dude screams weak-kneed rich kid.
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- lovenfl3
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:31am
  Have you noticed that the liberal media seems to be the only ones that are excited about this? That’s really all we need to know about Huntsman. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWDHs-GnHh8
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- Independent American
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:11am
  Huntsman did not have the courage to either admit or repudiate his religious beliefs. This spineless, political response to a direct question disqualifies him for the presidency. His father may have groomed him for the presidency, but Junior lacks what it takes to be a leader.
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- gramma b
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:28am
  @hauschild: You’re right. There is something creepy. He’s got a weird prissiness about him. And whenever he is on camera, he looks like he’s straining to catch a glimpse of his fabulous reflection in the lens. There was an article online this morning saying that Huntsman is the favorite of the Log Cabin Republicans. Maybe there’s a connection to the creepiness, and maybe not. Who knows?
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- tketterer
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 11:37am
  Here is why he and romney don’t respond to the Mormon question. Please understand what is really going on. Lies upon lies upon lies. Also read An American Fraud: One Lawyers case against Mormonism by Kay Burningham
  http://www.janishutchinson.com/agenda.html
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- poverty.sucks
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 12:38pm
  Socialist media loves Huntman, should run as a Democrat.
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- poverty.sucks
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 12:58pm
  Huntsman hasn’t a backbone to be the likes of Ronald Reagan or even the leader of the Republican Party.
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- ozchambers
  Posted on June 21, 2011 at 3:47pm
  Let’s hope this is the last we see of him.
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