Huntsman and Romney on a collision course

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Jon Huntsman Jr. and Mitt Romney both come from influential Mormon families; both are former governors; and after years of competing for stature, both may seek the 2012 nomination.
By Matea Gold
May 2, 2011

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/...Stories%29

Reporting from Washington— Jon Huntsman Jr. arrived here from Beijing on Friday to mull a White House bid against the man who made him ambassador to China, a matchup that would offer no shortage of personal drama.

But before taking on President Obama, Huntsman would face another loaded showdown — against Mitt Romney, a persistent foil with whom he has long competed for influence and stature.

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The prospect of the two running for president "is putting a lot of prominent business persons and politicians in Utah in a difficult, awkward situation," said Randy Dryer, a Democratic lawyer in Salt Lake City who is friendly with both men. "It's going to make for some interesting political theater."

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But in July 2006, Huntsman Jr. announced he was backing McCain. Although he admired Romney, Huntsman said, he and McCain shared similar views on immigration and the war in Iraq.

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[SeattleGirl]

I think I'll buy a ticket to a front row seat!

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(05-02-2011 02:50 AM)Punky Wrote:  I think I'll buy a ticket to a front row seat!

thank you for that light-hearted reaction, Punky!

i think we are a front row seat

[SeattleGirl]

(05-02-2011 03:04 AM)nofurylike Wrote:  

(05-02-2011 02:50 AM)Punky Wrote:  I think I'll buy a ticket to a front row seat!

thank you for that light-hearted reaction, Punky!

i think we are a front row seat

Yes we are!

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(05-02-2011 03:13 AM)Punky Wrote:  

(05-02-2011 03:04 AM)nofurylike Wrote:  

(05-02-2011 02:50 AM)Punky Wrote:  I think I'll buy a ticket to a front row seat!

thank you for that light-hearted reaction, Punky!

i think we are a front row seat

Yes we are!

[Cha]

'Backing McCain"..yeah, that went well..he had such good taste in VPs.

Plus he's a lying idiot..but, then so is Romney. I had the impression that Huntsman was more of a straight shooter..I guess because President Obama chose him for Ambassador to China. We'll have to see how long before he comes out with lies..if he does.

I don't think a republicon can run on facts..we'll see.

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(05-02-2011 05:16 AM)Cha Wrote:  'Backing McCain"..yeah, that went well..he had such good taste in VPs.

Plus he's a lying idiot..but, then so is Romney. I had the impression that Huntsman was more of a straight shooter..I guess because President Obama chose him for Ambassador to China. We'll have to see how long before he comes out with lies..if he does.

I don't think a republicon can run on facts..we'll see.

hear, hear! several important points, Cha!
we will be watching for, and charging him with, those lies.

thank you!

[Julie]

This is going to be a very long and bloody primary. How exciting!

Julie

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(05-02-2011 01:15 PM)Julie Wrote:  This is going to be a very long and bloody primary. How exciting!

Julie

LOL, Julie!
perfect.

thank you!