Jon Huntsman to boycott GOP Functions

[wickedsolo]

http://www.therightperspective.org/2...op-convention/

“I will not be attending this year’s convention, nor any Republican convention in the future,” the former Republican presidential candidate told the Salt Lake City Tribune, “until the party focuses on a bigger, bolder, more confident future for the United States — a future based on problem solving, inclusiveness, and a willingness to address the trust deficit, which is every bit as corrosive as our fiscal and economic deficits.”

I wonder if we'll start seeing more of this from other Republicans.

I definitely feel that both parties (Reps & Dems) have lost their ways over the years and really need to revisit their foundation and core values.

[NCRAVEN]

http://www.therightperspective.org/2...op-convention/

I wonder if we'll start seeing more of this from other Republicans.

I definitely feel that both parties (Reps & Dems) have lost their ways over the years and really need to revisit their foundation and core values.

I don't think that many will skip it, I think he's just burned about getting so little attention during the primaries. Just political theater if you ask me.

As far as your second point, I agree. Nobody wants to get anything done anymore, just pass the blame so they can get reelected. I don't see this country REALLY turning around until there are term limits.

[HoustonRaven]

A half dozen Dems are skipping their parties convention as well.

Nothing new here. Happens every Presidential election.

[wickedsolo]

I thought it was interesting that he, in particular, was skipping it because isn't he a candidate for VP?

[HoustonRaven]

I thought it was interesting that he, in particular, was skipping it because isn't he a candidate for VP?

I have not seen his name linked to being a VP candidate.

Two Mormons on one ticket? No way. The GOP is having a hard enough time coming to grips with the one they have now.

[wickedsolo]

I have not seen his name linked to being a VP candidate.

Two Mormons on one ticket? No way. The GOP is having a hard enough time coming to grips with the one they have now.

I thought at one point in time he was a potential VP candidate?

[NCRAVEN]

I thought at one point in time he was a potential VP candidate?

Not that I've ever heard. No benefit if you ask me to Romney and Romney Jr

[Greg]

He should be a Democrat anyway.

[wickedsolo]

He should be a Democrat anyway.

Too moderate for your liking, huh? :)

[Greg]

Moderate? The guy is a liberal.

[AirFlacco]

So is Romney - the worse kind who flip flops.

[darb72]

http://www.therightperspective.org/2...op-convention/




I wonder if we'll start seeing more of this from other Republicans.

I definitely feel that both parties (Reps & Dems) have lost their ways over the years and really need to revisit their foundation and core values.

I feel differently. I think that both parties stick to their guns instead of doing what's best for the American people. One of my colleagues is a steadfast democrat from the north east. (She's also a Squeeler's fan but I only pick on her about it every other day.) Just for fun we sat down and knocked out a way to lower taxes, improve the budget, and keep tabs on big businesses. There was a lot of compromise on both sides; she wanted gay marriage, I wanted stricter immigration reform. She got civil unions and I got work visas with a 15% tax on them.

Instead of common sense, we have what amounts to a high school student council election. Group of dumb-asses A promises better food in the cafeteria, Group of dumb-asses B promises no homework.