Opinion of the Candidate - Jon Huntsman

[Democratic Hawk]

Neutral - I'm sure as Republicans go, of course, there are worse than Jon Huntsman ... much worse

[Foucaulf]

The problem with this discussion is that Huntsman has not won over the media at all. Maybe I don't watch enough cable news, but Huntsman was forgotten right after his candidacy announcement. The media would rather cover the Romney-Bachmann dichotomy emerging from a chaotic field of candidates. I'm sure a bunch of journalists love him privately, but he's not good enough for a story.

I do not question the fervour with which Huntsman supporters root on their candidate, and it is  this fervour that I find interesting. Like Paul, Huntsman types claim their supremacy on reason and being informed. To differentiate Paul supporters as "ideologues" is disingenous on Huntsman supporters' part; I can't see any candidate acting in a pragmatic manner when they resort to lashings at Obama.

I do not care about this political charade enough to evaluate each candidate's platforms. What I am interested in is observing the primary as a reflection of the party's dynamics. I see here a minority supporting their candidate in hopes that his success will increase its clout in the future.

[exopolitician]

He's alright for a Republican.

[JohnnyLongtorso]

The problem with this discussion is that Huntsman has not won over the media at all. Maybe I don't watch enough cable news, but Huntsman was forgotten right after his candidacy announcement. The media would rather cover the Romney-Bachmann dichotomy emerging from a chaotic field of candidates. I'm sure a bunch of journalists love him privately, but he's not good enough for a story.

Whenever I hear the MSM talking about the race, it's always Romney, Pawlenty, and Huntsman as the Serious Candidates. Bachmann gets labeled the "tea party" candidate or dismissed as a kook because of her gaffes. I've heard more about Rick Perry potentially running (being another Serious Candidate since he's another governor) than I have about Bachmann. Seriously, if you just went by what the media says, you'd think T-Paw and Huntsman would be polling outside of the low single digits.

[The Dowager Mod]

So now we have two creepy generic Mormons.

[Hotblack Desiato]

Without reading every posting, is it fair to say the hard left doesn't hate him nearly as much as the other pubs?

He's the favorite republican of ThinkProgress.

[Kaine for Senate '18]

So now we have two creepy generic Mormons.

I'd say he's far better than Romney.  Romney is just a spineless, pathetic individual.  Huntsman isn't spineless.

[Vote UKIP!]

Somewhat negative. I consider myself more or less sympathetic toward the Tea Party, and am therefore wary of establishment, moderate candidates. However, he has some redeeming qualities. He did sign tax cuts into law in Utah, and - most important to me - has a strong pro-life record. If given a choice between Romney and Huntsman, I would vote for the latter.