Readers' forum: Huntsman has no chance

Published: Thursday, Jan. 12 2012 12:00 a.m. MST

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Jon Huntsman and the rest of the country know he has a zero chance for the Republican nomination this year.

Jon Huntsman and the rest of the country know he has a zero chance for the Republican nomination this year. Because he has a bottomless checkbook, he is trying to purchase name recognition for a 2016 run. He should throw his energies and resources behind the only candidate capable of beating President Obama, Mitt Romney.

Jon Booth

Salt Lake City

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Furry1993

Clearfield, UT

Actually, Jon Huntsman is the only candidate who has a chance to beat President bama. Romney should realize the fact, and throw his support behind Huntsman.

5:44 a.m. Jan. 12, 2012
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Esquire

Springville, UT

The likely scenario is that Obama will win in 2012. This puts Huntsman in a good position for 2016. It is the way things work in the Republican Party. Could you argument just as easily been made about Romney in 2008, that he should have cleared More..

7:36 a.m. Jan. 12, 2012
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Esquire

Springville, UT

@ Mike Richards, you aren't suggesting we elect Mr. Wall Street to lead the nation, are you? Like we need these guys to do it to us again?

9:20 a.m. Jan. 12, 2012
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