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    Huntsman on Iowa absence: 'They pick corn in Iowa'

    Associated Press – Thu, Dec 29, 2011

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Ambassador Jon Huntsman is defending his refusal to compete in the leadoff Iowa Republican precinct caucuses, focusing instead on New Hampshire.

    Huntsman tells CBS's "The Early Show" the formula, so far as he is concerned, is quite elementary. Says Huntsman: "They pick corn in Iowa. They actually pick presidents here in New Hampshire."

    The former Utah governor has made little effort to win in Iowa, focusing mostly on New Hampshire in the early going. He has remained in the lower tier of candidates as others, including Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum — and at one time, Herman Cain — soared in the polls. He was ambassador to China for President Barack Obama, but says that shouldn't be used against him as he seeks the Republican presidential nomination.

     
     
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    140 comments

    • Tarmangani
      Tarmangani  •  1 mth 27 days ago
      They only pick Huntsmans in Utah. Ron Paul is smashing him in Iowa because Ron Paul would end the wars, cut current spending, and audit the FED. Huntsman will talk about motocross in Utah, and placating Chinese in Mandarin. No offense to motocross, it rocks, but ending all the wars is far more important.
    • Texans Fan
      Texans Fan  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      Wow, for being the "Smart" guy everyone claims Huntsman is, that was a pretty dumb thing to say. Insulting an entire state when you're running for president? Good luck with that.
    • SteveO
      SteveO  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      Insult Iowa... hmm never thought of that strategy.
    • beauboy
      beauboy  •  Los Angeles, California  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      sounds like a elitist snob.
    • Donald
      Donald  •  New York, New York  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      lol,what a lamebrained move. I guess he's not really interested in the voters. Probably, like Newt, is simply praying someone picks him for Veep.
    • johngol
      johngol  •  Waterbury, Connecticut  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      wow can you say final nail in the old coffin
    • beauboy
      beauboy  •  Los Angeles, California  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      sounds like that silver spoon he's been sitting on his whole life is getting a little uncomfortable.
    • Scott S
      Scott S  •  1 mth 27 days ago
      *facepalm*

      Ok, if he pretty much disrespects his voting public like that, I think that tells me pretty much that the guy would be a joke of a leader to begin with.
    • Mike S
      Mike S  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      Who cares what people in one state decide? Can the rest of you not think on your own without being influenced by others? Stop being a nation of SHEEP!
    • Shane
      Shane  •  Missoula, Montana  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      So Huntsman shows his true colors. Just another rich elitist. I had high hopes for him as SecState but now he can go back to Utah.
    • j
      j  •  Wadsworth, Ohio  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      Comments like this is why he will NEVER see the Oval Office.
    • ran
      ran  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      If people in their states would demand we have a general primary for all 50 states then this JOKE of a nominating process will continue. I am tired of hearing about Iowa,SC,and NH.
    • WAY
      WAY  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      Well he isn't going to win New Hampshire either.
    • Jon Liebowitz
      Jon Liebowitz  •  1 mth 27 days ago
      I wish I was as smart as Huntsman, and for only $300,000 plus several debates could rack up 1% of the vote. What an accomplishment.
    • sunnyP
      sunnyP  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      Very diplomatic Jon.
    • Cogito
      Cogito  •  Omaha, Nebraska  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      While Iowans pick corn, and New Hampshire pick presidents, this elitist may as well pick his nose...he has no chance. He is toast.
    • A Yahoo! User  •  Los Angeles, California  •  1 mth 27 days ago
      Wow dude, what a great way to insult an entire state. Yeah, you're presidential material. Pffft!
    • rey
      rey  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      Sore loser
    • NSWG-ST6
      NSWG-ST6  •  1 mth 28 days ago
      Well, if he only cares about part of the country then why should we care about him. What a joker.
    • seethepositive
      seethepositive  •  1 mth 27 days ago
      the closer we get to election day, the fewer candidates still standing. dum dum
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