July 21, 2011 – Last weekend, the Wall Street Journal published a feature on the “branding” of Jon Huntsman for the Republican presidential nomination. Huntsman strategists are following the Obama playbook in the 2008 election cycle. The goal is to create an image of coolness to appeal to the moderate voter. It’s all image and
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In this July edition of Campaign Update the candidacy of Jon Huntsman for president is examined in light of the support he seems to have in the “mainstream” media. His “gay friendly” governorship of Utah is also discussed. A gay UTAH newspaper has all but endorsed Huntsman stating he is LGBT friendly governor. GING-PAC chairman
William J Murray also discusses the endorsement of Congressman Todd Akin for Senate in Missouri and the presidential campaign of Michele Bachman with her surge in Iowa polls.
July 5, 2011 – “Republican” presidential candidate Jon Huntsman has gotten yet another Democrat endorsement. This time, it’s from former President Bill Clinton. According to Clinton, “[Jon] Huntsman hasn’t said what he’s for yet, but I just kinda like him. He looks authentic. He looks like a real guy. I mean, a real human being.
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June 23, 2011 – If given a choice between Jon Huntsman or Mitt Romney for the GOP presidential bid, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) would favor Huntsman. Reid has friendly relations with Huntsman’s family – primarily Jon Huntsman, Sr. In addition, when Huntsman Jr. was Utah governor, he appointed Reid’s son, Josh, to the
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