Huntsman Defending His Service as Ambassador to China

Huntsman fires back at Romney for knocking his service as ambassador to China

By

Kevin Hechtkopf

January 8, 2012

I rarely hear Jon Huntsman's name being mentioned. It wasn't until recently that I found out why. Jon Huntsman seems to be unpopular due to his affiliation with Obama - he served as an ambassador to China, and he has been criticized by his work. Well, Jon Huntsman decided to put his foot down and fight back at the people who criticizes his services - one of them being Mitt Romney.

During a Sunday morning debate, a question was asked to Huntsman regarding austerity (budget cuts), job crisis and government spending in D.C. David Gregory asked Huntsman what he would do to say to Americans that these cuts, though sacrifices, are good for the people. 

Huntsman did not answer the question. Instead, he decided to call out Romney. "I was criticized, for putting my country first." Jon was explaining why he was associated with the Democrats two years ago. He was trying to say that it was for the country. His job to maintain peace is like his two sons serving under that Navy. Serving the country does not relate to party affiliation. 

Romney responds by saying, "I think we serve our country first by standing for people who believe in conservative principles and doing everything in our power to promote an agenda that does not include President Obama's agenda." He does not agree with Huntsman decision and continues, "I think the person who should represent our party...is not someone who called him a remarkable leader and went to be his ambassador in China." 

Huntsman fired back with a dignified response. "This nation is divided...because of attitudes like that." His says that the American people are tired of the partisan division. He suggest that we come together first and find solutions to our problems. He was highly praised for his response and received applause. 

The problem that this debate relates to is foreign policy. Huntsman believes in unity to help solve the nation's problems. I totally agree with Huntsman and he is winning my favor. However, how does New Hampshire feel about this?

According to the latest Suffolk two day tracking poll, he now sits at 11% in New Hampshire, putting him third place.