Huntsman, Out of Options, Bets It All on New Hampshire

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — Republican presidential contender Jon Huntsman says his opponents' policies would start a trade war with China. Huntsman, the former ambassador to China, says tough talk and new tariffs aren't the

By Ben Leubsdorf / Monitor staff When Jon Huntsman strolled into the Littleton Diner yesterday to greet the breakfast crowd, he found a handful of reporters and just four customers. Two were from Vermont. Later in the day, when he stopped by the

Jon Huntsman and his campaign have made it clear they don't really have any interest in getting their candidate on the air with Rachel Maddow. But Rachel Maddow really, really wants to talk to him. She Maddow got in a car

A pre-mortem on the candidate who broke the 12th Commandment of politics.

By Michael A. Memoli In its endorsement of Jon Huntsman, the Boston Globe made largely the same case for the Utah governor's candidacy that the candidate himself has to New Hampshire voters — that he is the rare GOP candidate prioritizing the national

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Rick Santorum to get Gary Bauer endorsement Sunday

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Rick Santorum and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for making what Morial characterized as racially insulting comments on the presidential campaign trail. View full sizeCharles Krupa, The Associated PressRepublican presidential candidate Rick

Rick Santorum expanded his populist message into education Saturday, accusing President Barack Obama and others of “snobbery” for pushing all kids to go to college. “We are leaving so many children behind,” Mr. Santorum said at a forum sponsored by the

Rick Santorum is out in New Hampshire today campaign and attempting to court the working class vote, and in an event at St. Anselm College. This he did by attacking the idea that it is a generally positive thing for people to

A recently captured dialogue reveals how incredibly confused the presidential candidate is about climate issues.

Just like the other "flavor of the week" establishment candidates, Rick Santorum's campaign will come crashing down once voters learn of his Big Government record. In fact, my campaign just put together a TV ad called

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Rick Santorum wants to believe in miracles

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Rick Santorum has a Google search engine problem. Rick Santorum isn't the only person or even business to have a Google search engine challenge as quite a few.

Rick Santorum has a Google search results obstacle. Rick Santorum isn't the only person or even business having a Google search engine issue as a number of businesses today are hiring help for their online reputation

The most animated exchange of former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum's Saturday morning event in Manchester, N.H. came when he called out President Obama for his "hubris" and "snobbery" for proclaiming that all U.S.

January 5th, 2012. Rick Santorum carries a Google search engine obstacle. Rick Santorum is not the only particular person to have a Google search engine situation as many businesses today are hiring help for their online reputation

Christian conservative candidate Rick Santorum hopes, aided by the grace of God, to become the Republican party's presidential nominee who will face Democratic President Barack Obama in the November 6 election. After his unexpected success in Iowa,

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Jon Huntsman goes his own way in New Hampshire

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A pre-mortem on the candidate who broke the 12th Commandment of politics.

With the New Hampshire primary just four days away, the Boston Globe — a paper published in the state that Mitt Romney once governed — announced its endorsement of Jon Huntsman for the GOP nomination Friday

7 (Bloomberg) — Republican presidential contender Jon Huntsman Jr. charged that Mitt Romney would be a “status quo president” on issues dealing with Wall Street and Washington influence peddling. Romney, who's leading in opinion polls of his party's

6 (Bloomberg) — Republican presidential contender Jon Huntsman talks about the outlook for the New Hampshire primary on Jan. 10. Huntsman also discusses Republican candidate Mitt Romney. He speaks with Al Hunt on Bloomberg Television's "Bottom Line.

Jon Huntsman has made numerous appearances in New Hampshire, but local political observers are skeptical about whether he can connect with a sufficient range of voters in Tuesday's primary. By Stacy Teicher Khadaroo, Staff writer / January 5,

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Rick Santorum faces aggressive heckling from gay rights, Ron Paul and Occupy …

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KEENE, NH (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum called Friday for immediate cuts to Social Security benefits, risking the wrath of older voters and countless others who balk at changes to the entitlement program.

January 5th, 2012. Rick Santorum carries a Google search engine obstacle. Rick Santorum is not the only particular person to have a Google search engine situation as many businesses today are hiring help for their online reputation

EARLIER ON THE FIX: Republicans unveil new Tennessee map New Hampshire and the battle for second place Ron Paul's negative turn Mitt Romney storms to big lead in South Carolina as Rick Santorum stalks Is Haley popular enough to help Romney?

EARLIER ON THE FIX: Republicans unveil new Tennessee map New Hampshire and the battle for second place Ron Paul's negative turn Mitt Romney storms to big lead in South Carolina as Rick Santorum stalks Is Haley popular enough to help Romney?

Rick Santorum has a Google search engine problem. Rick Santorum isn't the only person or even business to have a Google search engine challenge as quite a few.

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Where Jon Huntsman Stands on Issues Important to Latino Voters

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With the New Hampshire primary just four days away, the Boston Globe — a paper published in the state that Mitt Romney once governed — announced its endorsement of Jon Huntsman for the GOP nomination Friday

NEWPORT, N.H. — Republican presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman on Thursday won the endorsement of The Boston Globe, marking the second time Massachusetts' largest newspaper has snubbed its former governor, Mitt

But serving one's country has been seen as a negative factor in former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman's bid for the Republican nomination. Huntsman served as the Obama administration's ambassador to China from August 2009 until May 2011.

PITTSFIELD, NH — Could Jon Huntsman become the new Rick Santorum? Huntsman, who skipped the Iowa caucuses to focus exclusively on the New Hampshire primary, made that case for himself here Wednesday, arguing that after campaigning heavily in the

NEW YORK — By endorsing Jon Huntsman in the Republican primary on Thursday night, the Boston Globe has once again chosen an alternative to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. In 2008 the paper's editorial board went with Sen.

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Rick Santorum confronts electability questions

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5 (Bloomberg) — Republican presidential candidates Rick Santorum, Newt Gingrich and Jon Huntsman won permission to join Rick Perry's bid to gain ballot access to Virginia's primary election. US District Judge John A. Gibney Jr. in Richmond yesterday

Rick Santorum's narrow loss in Iowa has raised his stature as a serious contender in the GOP race for the White Hosue. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Presidential candidate Rick Santorum's proposals to change taxes haven't drawn much attention yet.

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In the outgoing messages, there is a series of increasingly emphatic and erratically spelled texts from you to all your friends about something called a santorum. The worse your spelling gets, the more excited you seem to be about whatever this is.

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Mitt Romney celebrates GOP win; 2 rivals flounder

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Narrow Iowa victory in hand, Mitt Romney was looking toward the next-up New Hampshire primary – essentially on his home turf – and shaper criticism from his Republican rivals, including chief challenger Rick Santorum.

Mitt Romney said he recognizes victory in Iowa doesn't guarantee the Republican presidential nomination, saying "I want to make sure this isn't just a one-state sendoff." Romney told NBC's "Today" show he was "absolutely

Enlarge image Romney Challenges New Hampshire Upset History Romney Challenges New Hampshire Upset History Darren McCollester/Getty Images Republican presidential candidate former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is surrounded outside the Statehouse after

LEBANON, N.H. — Hoping to establish a competitive position once the Republican presidential primary contest shifts its focus from Iowa to New Hampshire, Jon Huntsman sharply criticized Mitt Romney on Tuesday, saying the

Narrow Iowa victory in hand, Mitt Romney was looking toward the next-up New Hampshire primary – essentially on his home turf – and shaper criticism from his Republican rivals, including chief challenger Rick Santorum.

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Rick Perry: The Man Who Never Was

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Rick Perry today compared the GOP's quest to defeat President Barack Obama to one of the deadliest battles of the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944. "This election is about stopping a president of the United States and his administration that is

Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R), coming in a disappointing fifth place in the Iowa caucuses, sounded a somber note at his final speech on Tuesday, raising the possibility of ending his presidential campaign. "With the voters'

Heading into the Iowa Caucus, Texas Gov. Rick Perry was working to stir a tempest in Rick Santorum's teapot. Perry's campaign released a Web ad, taking Santorum, the former Pennsylvania Senator, to task for supporting a

Rick Perry today compared the GOP's quest to defeat President Barack Obama to one of the deadliest battles of the D-Day landings in Normandy in 1944. "This election is about stopping a president of the United States and his administration that is

Rick Perry says that he may drop out of the presidential race following a devastating fifth place finish in Iowa. In an emotional speech to supporters on Tuesday night, Perry said that “with a little prayer and reflection, I am going

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Mitt Romney claims narrowest of victories in Iowa caucus

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By MICHAEL D. SHEAR DES MOINES — Senator John McCain of Arizona is expected to endorse Mitt Romney on Wednesday in New Hampshire, giving the former Massachusetts governor a boost at a critical moment in the campaign. Mr. McCain will travel with Mr.

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Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) will throw his support behind former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

Narrow Iowa victory in hand, Mitt Romney was looking toward the next-up New Hampshire primary – essentially on his home turf – and shaper criticism from his Republican rivals, including chief challenger Rick Santorum.

By AP / NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Bill Cotterell/Tallahassee Democrat via AP Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz isn't impressed by Romney's narrow Iowa victory. Mitt Romney greets supporters at the Hotel Fort Des Moines in Des

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