Jon Huntsman reflects on presidential campaign, future prospects

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Published: Friday, Jan. 4 2013 2:30 p.m. MST

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr., an unsuccessful candidate for this year’s GOP presidential nomination, is being mentioned as a possible pick to replace Secretary of State Hillary Clinton when she steps down at the start of Obama’s second term.

Tom Smart, Deseret News

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Our take: Former Utah govenor Jon Huntsman interviews with New York Times reporter Andrew Goldman about his 2012 presidential bid and what future plans he has for his political career.

So if youre running for president in 2016, you probably have to start laying the groundwork now, right?

Can you imagine were even talking about this? Its mind-numbing that within 24 hours, people want to start talking about 2016.

I read that Ann Romney did not take the loss well. Obviously, your campaign didnt last as long, but was your family crushed?

They were down for a couple of days and a little angry for a while, but as they reflect on it, they loved every minute of it. Presidential campaigns result in one of two outcomes. It divides the family, sometimes irreparably or it makes you a whole lot closer. It made our family a whole lot closer.

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DN Subscriber 2

SLC, UT

Jeez, give it a break!

How many times a week do we have to waste ink and pixels fawning over a failed governor, a good ambassador, and failed presidential candidate? Let the man get used to the anonymity that his capabilities merit, More..

4:50 p.m. Jan. 4, 2013
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BYUalum

South Jordan, UT

DNS2 I couldn't have said it better! So sick of hearing about Jon, Jr.

6:31 a.m. Jan. 5, 2013
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Third try screen name

Mapleton, UT

You should change the name from Deseret News to Huntsman Family Newsletter.

7:18 a.m. Jan. 5, 2013
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