Jon Huntsman: GOP 'Devoid Of A Soul'
Source: Huffington Post
Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman (R), who ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012, had harsh words for his party in an interview published Sunday in Britain's Daily Telegraph.
"The party right now is a holding company that's devoid of a soul and it will be filled up with ideas over time and leaders will take their proper place," he said.
"We can't be known as a party that's fear-based and doesn't believe in math," he added. "In the end it will come down to a party that believes in opportunity for all our people, economic competitiveness and a strong dose of libertarianism."
Hunstman, who dropped out of the Republican race after coming in third in the New Hampshire primary, has criticized the rightward tilt of the party. In a recent interview with The Huffington Post, he took issue with the obstructionist policies of the GOP, describing them as "thwart the opposition, stymie the opposition, obfuscate, be a flamethrower, go out there and destroy the system, and here we are."
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What I wonder is where do all the moderate Republicans go like Chafee, Snowe and Huntsman? I disagreed with their policies, but at least you can make a deal, and they were actually willing to govern. The current Republican party looks like it is looking for an excuse to bring the country to ruin.
indepat
(20,899 posts)It's a shame such obstruction/destruction doesn't rise to/meet the treason bar.
Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)there is no difference between the two choices other than the time frame, and the possibility that if we don't give them what they want they will fail.
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)indepat
(20,899 posts)Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)last Fall and he seems to be a decent sort, which of course is why he didn't get the nomination. He was the only candidate they had that I thought had a chance to beat the President. I also knew that would never happen.
Tuesday Afternoon
(56,912 posts)have been some good debates, I think.
defacto7
(13,485 posts)but an opponent none the less.
limpyhobbler
(8,244 posts)AlphaCentauri
(6,460 posts)probably Huntsman is a good candidate
TwilightGardener
(46,416 posts)Sirveri
(4,517 posts)Or was that someone else?
limpyhobbler
(8,244 posts)southernyankeebelle
(11,304 posts)jillan
(39,451 posts)and changed his positions to fit the insanity of his party rather than to appeal to the center.
He admitted that global warming was a concern, but then walked it back.
For a Goper - Huntsman doesn't suck BUT changing his core beliefs to fit the party platform - especially when they are "Devoid of a soul" is pathetic.
Kennah
(14,315 posts)They are required to turn in theirs once elected.
Bainbridge Bear
(155 posts)but he was a Rethug Presidential candidate. This statement of truth must have hurt. If Rom Mittney had tried to say this his head would have exploded.
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)He was the only candidate for the GOP who seemed to have intelligence. He was the only one I was worried about.
Liberalynn
(7,549 posts)I could have told him that years ago. I guess later is better than never.
lindysalsagal
(20,731 posts)to say it to a foreign journalist.
Wow. I guess he's not planning any more GOP runs in his lifetime, because this will not be popular with Mitch et all.
Talk about burning your bridges.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,192 posts)Fixed it for you John.
Derek in Iowa
(15 posts)about the same Republican party he's served his whole adult life, and continues to be a member of? Just checking...