I occurred to me that the guy that seems to be the most presidential looking and sounding... is dead last with only 1% nationally. Does that strike anyone else as a sad commentary on this primary?

Is Huntsman looking for a VP slot?

(01-06-2012 04:37 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  Is Huntsman looking for a VP slot?

I guess it's possible Obama kicks Biden to the curb.

If Obama thinks Biden is the reason his numbers are sliding, and that Hillary can give him a boost when she's been IN his administration since it's inception, it shows how astronomically clueless the idiot truly is.

(01-06-2012 04:41 PM)Rebel Wrote:  If Obama thinks Biden is the reason his numbers are sliding, and that Hillary can give him a boost when she's been IN his administration since it's inception, it shows how astronomically clueless the idiot truly is.

As much as I'd like to agree with you, MPAI. They'll think that re-arranging the deck chairs is meaningful.

(01-06-2012 04:37 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  I occurred to me that the guy that seems to be the most presidential looking and sounding... is dead last with only 1% nationally. Does that strike anyone else as a sad commentary on this primary?

Is Huntsman looking for a VP slot?

What is it about Huntsman that causes the GOP base to turn up their noses?

(01-06-2012 05:23 PM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 04:37 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  I occurred to me that the guy that seems to be the most presidential looking and sounding... is dead last with only 1% nationally. Does that strike anyone else as a sad commentary on this primary?

Is Huntsman looking for a VP slot?

What is it about Huntsman that causes the GOP base to turn up their noses?

For me its his crazy eyes...

Huntsman is about as presidential as Roaseann Barr, but less interesting.

(01-06-2012 05:23 PM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 04:37 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  I occurred to me that the guy that seems to be the most presidential looking and sounding... is dead last with only 1% nationally. Does that strike anyone else as a sad commentary on this primary?

Is Huntsman looking for a VP slot?

What is it about Huntsman that causes the GOP base to turn up their noses?

From what I understand some of the major reasons are:
1 He had the audacity to be the ambassador to china for Obama. Anyone working to help the country versus destroying it is despised by the base.
2 He did not renounce science. So he is a bit of heretic.
3 He speaks fluent mandarin.
4 He adopted a yellow skin girl.

All valid reasons the gop base hates him.

(01-07-2012 08:33 AM)dcCid Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 05:23 PM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 04:37 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  I occurred to me that the guy that seems to be the most presidential looking and sounding... is dead last with only 1% nationally. Does that strike anyone else as a sad commentary on this primary?
Is Huntsman looking for a VP slot?

What is it about Huntsman that causes the GOP base to turn up their noses?

From what I understand some of the major reasons are:
1 He had the audacity to be the ambassador to china for Obama. Anyone working to help the country versus destroying it is despised by the base.
2 He did not renounce science. So he is a bit of heretic.
3 He speaks fluent mandarin.
4 He adopted a yellow skin girl.
All valid reasons the gop base hates him.

Are you really that full of hatred?

(01-07-2012 08:33 AM)dcCid Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 05:23 PM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 04:37 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  I occurred to me that the guy that seems to be the most presidential looking and sounding... is dead last with only 1% nationally. Does that strike anyone else as a sad commentary on this primary?

Is Huntsman looking for a VP slot?

What is it about Huntsman that causes the GOP base to turn up their noses?

From what I understand some of the major reasons are:
1 He had the audacity to be the ambassador to china for Obama. Anyone working to help the country versus destroying it is despised by the base.
2 He did not renounce science. So he is a bit of heretic.
3 He speaks fluent mandarin.
4 He adopted a yellow skin girl.

All valid reasons the gop base hates him.

Does anyone have a real answer?

(01-07-2012 09:14 AM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  

(01-07-2012 08:33 AM)dcCid Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 05:23 PM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 04:37 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  I occurred to me that the guy that seems to be the most presidential looking and sounding... is dead last with only 1% nationally. Does that strike anyone else as a sad commentary on this primary?

Is Huntsman looking for a VP slot?

What is it about Huntsman that causes the GOP base to turn up their noses?

From what I understand some of the major reasons are:
1 He had the audacity to be the ambassador to china for Obama. Anyone working to help the country versus destroying it is despised by the base.
2 He did not renounce science. So he is a bit of heretic.
3 He speaks fluent mandarin.
4 He adopted a yellow skin girl.

All valid reasons the gop base hates him.

Does anyone have a real answer?

No. I baffles me. I have yet to really find anything about the guy that I really have a problem with. Go to his website and read his bio. He is an interesting guy with a varied background.

(01-06-2012 05:23 PM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  What is it about Huntsman that causes the GOP base to turn up their noses?

He makes the worst jokes ever. He sucks at the setup AND the punchline. The esoteric topics of his jokes limit his audience to about 1% of the population, and they're not even funny to those that understand them.

That's the only thing I can find...

Huntsman simply does not excite anyone. His policy positions are generally ok, he is just boring and doesnt have that "it" quality. His complete lack of charisma would be devestating when is is on the stage with Obama. He's kind of a smarter older Dan Quayle.

The biggest issue with Huntsman is that he talks about solutions rather than match the anger of the GOP base. He is running a 2000 campaign in 2012. It is interesting, however, because his economic record is much more conservative than Romney, Santorum, or Gingrich yet he is seen as the moderate in the field. He just won't do the red meat **** to rile up the base and I respect him for that. OTOH, he has run a horrible campaign.

As far as the VP slot, he has no chance at it if Romney gets the nomination. No way Romney puts another Mormon on the ticket even if Huntsman isn't practicing. Hell, Huntsman even drinks...gasp....alcohol from time to time.

Policywise, I think Huntsman is exactly what we need now--fiscal conservative, social liberal. The chance of anyone getting the nomination out of either party with that stance is virtually nil. Which is why we're in the mess we're in.

(01-07-2012 09:14 AM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  

(01-07-2012 08:33 AM)dcCid Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 05:23 PM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 04:37 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  I occurred to me that the guy that seems to be the most presidential looking and sounding... is dead last with only 1% nationally. Does that strike anyone else as a sad commentary on this primary?

Is Huntsman looking for a VP slot?

What is it about Huntsman that causes the GOP base to turn up their noses?

From what I understand some of the major reasons are:
1 He had the audacity to be the ambassador to china for Obama. Anyone working to help the country versus destroying it is despised by the base.
2 He did not renounce science. So he is a bit of heretic.
3 He speaks fluent mandarin.
4 He adopted a yellow skin girl.

All valid reasons the gop base hates him.

Does anyone have a real answer?

This is the real answer. These are all issues raised by republicans over the past few months.

(01-07-2012 12:46 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  Policywise, I think Huntsman is exactly what we need now--fiscal conservative, social liberal. The chance of anyone getting the nomination out of either party with that stance is virtually nil.

That fiscal conservative part is what each side gets tripped up on.

Well he's pro-life and against gay marriage, so I don't think he'd qualify as a social liberal. People make that mistake because he refused to sign any pledges from pro-life groups. But as governor he signed multiple bills that restricted abortion.

I like the majority of Huntsman's policy positions. The issue I think most people have is he's as boring as watching a bowl game that has an ACC team in it.

(01-07-2012 12:48 PM)dcCid Wrote:  

(01-07-2012 09:14 AM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  

(01-07-2012 08:33 AM)dcCid Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 05:23 PM)AtlanticLeague Wrote:  

(01-06-2012 04:37 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  I occurred to me that the guy that seems to be the most presidential looking and sounding... is dead last with only 1% nationally. Does that strike anyone else as a sad commentary on this primary?
Is Huntsman looking for a VP slot?

What is it about Huntsman that causes the GOP base to turn up their noses?

From what I understand some of the major reasons are:
1 He had the audacity to be the ambassador to china for Obama. Anyone working to help the country versus destroying it is despised by the base.
2 He did not renounce science. So he is a bit of heretic.
3 He speaks fluent mandarin.
4 He adopted a yellow skin girl.
All valid reasons the gop base hates him.

Does anyone have a real answer?

This is the real answer. These are all issues raised by republicans over the past few months.

Sources???

(01-07-2012 12:46 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  Policywise, I think Huntsman is exactly what we need now--fiscal conservative, social liberal. The chance of anyone getting the nomination out of either party with that stance is virtually nil. Which is why we're in the mess we're in.

Yes...To me he seems to be a reasonable guy with a decent message. He just evidently does not excite anyone.