June 09, 2011
— Gabriel Malor I love when would-be "political consultants" get cute. You understand, these folks will be working for one campaign or another, or one press shop or another, or one pollster or another, regardless of who actually wins or loses. Politics is their career. So it doesn't actually bother them much to try out hare-brained ideas like, for example, advising their client to simply not mention the name of his opponent.
Jon Huntsman is trying out a novel strategy: running for president without criticizing the incumbent by name.Since returning from his post as ambassador to China last month, Huntsman has made scant mention of the man who appointed him in May 2009—President Barack Obama. And his would-be campaign officials say that won’t change when the former Utah governor officially launches his campaign.
What gain by not referring to the President by name? Try this one on for size: "Jon Huntsman, the Republican Presidential Candidate Not Explicitly Running Against the President." Oooh, it gives ya goosebumps, doesn't it? That there is a man with the gumption to be a contender.
Aside from the substantive problem with Huntsman's non-aggression non-strategy—which even his political so-called specialists admit can only last until the Obama team decides he is more than a two-bit player in this little drama and swats him like a bug—there's a bigger problem. One (or more) of these political geniuses was so enamored of this imbecilic strategy that he just had to boast of it to a reporter.
Which is why the chattering classes today are not talking about Huntsman's bold (I'm assuming it would be bold; I don't know the man from Adam) stand for or against whatever it is he's for or against and pushing that out to the voting public. Instead they're talking about "Huntsman's name gimmick." Great job, would-be Huntsman campaign officials. I can't wait for the second round of process stories when the campaign decides to drop the Epic No-Name Strategy.
I've got to hand it to them, "Jon Huntsman, A Man Who Has Trouble With Names", is without-a-doubt a "novel" campaign slogan.
Okay one more: "Jon Huntsman Has No Name Recognition." Literally. Hah. I crack myself up.
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Posted by: Tom In Korea at June 09, 2011 05:08 AM (5+ozD)
Oh, man, I forgot all about that. Yeah, it was some advice Bartlet's early advisors gave him so he fired them all.
Posted by: Gabriel Malor at June 09, 2011 05:10 AM (XVaFd)
Posted by: Tom In Korea at June 09, 2011 05:12 AM (5+ozD)
Vote for ME, nobody hates me like they do that woman with the glasses
Posted by: Jon That Dog Won't Huntsman at June 09, 2011 05:12 AM (so1xa)
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 05:13 AM (M9Ie6)
Posted by: nevergiveup at June 09, 2011 05:13 AM (i6RpT)
Yeah, but that's who the MFM wants.
Posted by: Sukie Tawdry at June 09, 2011 05:14 AM (MPtFW)
Posted by: Sukie Tawdry at June 09, 2011 05:14 AM (MPtFW)
Posted by: nevergiveup at June 09, 2011 05:17 AM (i6RpT)
Posted by: Sgt. Fury at June 09, 2011 05:17 AM (LXPet)
Posted by: davidinvirginia at June 09, 2011 05:18 AM (mJewH)
Posted by: davidinvirginia at June 09, 2011 09:18 AM
Of course he's a serious candidate, the most serious of the whole lineup.
Why, look at his pants crease! I'm sure he picked that up from our pants presser in chief, and I know he's the right pick to lose with dignity because he talks like us
Posted by: David Brooks at June 09, 2011 05:22 AM (so1xa)
Posted by: maddogg at June 09, 2011 05:22 AM (OlN4e)
Posted by: J.J. Sefton at June 09, 2011 05:23 AM (UlUS4)
Posted by: Y-not at June 09, 2011 05:23 AM (TFxd0)
I don't play any favorites, I'm just an analyst doing my job
Posted by: Karl Rove at June 09, 2011 05:24 AM (so1xa)
Wow. That's a funny typo. I mean "shift to T-Paw."
Posted by: Y-not at June 09, 2011 05:24 AM (TFxd0)
Posted by: ArcadeHero at June 09, 2011 05:26 AM (tUq+p)
Well, if George "senior" likes him, that'd make sense. I don't quite see W going for him.
Speaking of which, have there been any really good Presidents who rose up through the State Department ranks? It seems to me that the qualities that might make one an effective ambassador are not one you'd want in a POTUS.
Posted by: Y-not at June 09, 2011 05:27 AM (TFxd0)
Posted by: Empire of Jeff at June 09, 2011 05:29 AM (lbo6/)
This is so good I just wanted to repeat it in bold
Posted by: laceyunderalls at June 09, 2011 05:30 AM (pLTLS)
Posted by: Ben at June 09, 2011 05:31 AM (wuv1c)
I officially entered the race 3 weeks ago and my strategy is for no one in the country to know my name or that I am even running!
I'll show that Huntsman other guy!
*names redacted so as not to offend anyone
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at June 09, 2011 05:31 AM (qsodE)
.......
The libs want him to run.. so yeah.. I embrace the dude as the next saviour of the GOP!
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at June 09, 2011 05:32 AM (qsodE)
Apparently there is a New Hampshire Republican Primary debate next tuesday.
When do the primaries start? like 7 months?
Posted by: Ben at June 09, 2011 05:33 AM (wuv1c)
Posted by: nickless at June 09, 2011 05:33 AM (MMC8r)
I think the left are playing a game of reverse psychology. The dominate leftard media are saying they are afraid that Huntsman could be the man to beat Obama. Please. and now this.
Huntsman is the shill who will get Obama back in the WH for 4 more years.
Posted by: Lemon Kitten at June 09, 2011 05:33 AM (0fzsA)
Posted by: John Huntsman at June 09, 2011 05:34 AM (mrsvK)
Still - I have hope for T-Paw.
Posted by: Lemon Kitten.......
It really does seem it down to those two, doesn't it? I've predicted for a long time it will be the Mittster, but I sure do like what Pawlenty's campaign is sending out.. He doesn't seem to be getting much traction with it, however.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at June 09, 2011 05:34 AM (qsodE)
Posted by: President Obama at June 09, 2011 05:37 AM (l5dj7)
Posted by: t-bird at June 09, 2011 05:40 AM (FcR7P)
Posted by: phoenixgirl at June 09, 2011 05:40 AM (eOXTH)
Posted by: Jon Huntsman at June 09, 2011 05:42 AM (FcR7P)
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 09:13 AM (M9Ie6)
Ouch.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at June 09, 2011 05:43 AM (LH6ir)
Interesting. I can see T-Paw because they are close to each other on a lot of the issues while they were both gov. But why Cain? Cain's stance on issues (per his plank) is almost diametrically opposed to Romney's.
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 05:43 AM (M9Ie6)
Wasn't Thomas Jefferson an ambassador? (But I don't think we had a State Department then)
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 05:44 AM (M9Ie6)
Hahahaha
Spit all over the screen.
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 05:45 AM (M9Ie6)
Who are you kidding, Jon? You wouldn't yell that if they pumped molasses up your ass and sat you on a hill of fire ants
Posted by: kbdabear at June 09, 2011 05:46 AM (so1xa)
Jefferson was the first secretary of State. 1788? 1789? Just a guess.
I don't know when the State Department became a sewer. But it sure is full of shit today.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at June 09, 2011 05:49 AM (LH6ir)
Posted by: Jon That Dog Won't Huntsman at June 09, 2011 05:49 AM (so1xa)
"Pleeeeeeeease, somebody make me VP. I won't step on toes or anything! Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease."
Posted by: rdbrewer at June 09, 2011 05:50 AM (Om8Tn)
He was first Ambassador to France, then Secretary of State, then VP, then President.
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 05:52 AM (M9Ie6)
It really does seem it down to those two, doesn't it? I've predicted for a long time it will be the Mittster, but I sure do like what Pawlenty's campaign is sending out.. He doesn't seem to be getting much traction with it, however.
It's still so early. Romney has the name recognition and the money. T-paw has a good message. *sigh*. I think we have learned, however, that we must stand behind the nom - because this nation cannot afford 4 more years of Obozo.
Posted by: Lemon Kitten at June 09, 2011 06:06 AM (0fzsA)
Posted by: izoneguy at June 09, 2011 06:07 AM (i6Neb)
Posted by: davidinvirginia at June 09, 2011 06:07 AM (mJewH)
Posted by: Jack at June 09, 2011 06:13 AM (kCT7A)
Posted by: Jack at June 09, 2011 06:15 AM (kCT7A)
Thank you for your consideration and look forward to your vote going to The One with a D next to his name on a ballot.
Posted by: Jonnie Huntsman at June 09, 2011 06:15 AM (tUq+p)
Posted by: glowing blue meat at June 09, 2011 06:16 AM (K/USr)
Posted by: Jack at June 09, 2011 06:16 AM (kCT7A)
Posted by: CAC at June 09, 2011 06:19 AM (JEVge)
that tall basketball playing...golf putting....vacation taking....anti american ......commie? or does he use charades?
how about saying....BARAK HUSSEIN OBAMA
Posted by: phoenixgirl at June 09, 2011 09:40 AM (eOXTH)
I won't tolerate anyone demeaning my good friend the Mr. Obama. He is a good man. No need to criticize his policies, they are the same ones that I would have done, only in a more bipartisan manner. I welcome the opportunity to reach across the aisle to help create a path to citizenship.
More of our Republican Leaders should be more like Mr. Huntsman and openly work for the Democratic Party.
Posted by: Juan McCain, War Hero at June 09, 2011 06:20 AM (w5RwR)
Posted by: radar at June 09, 2011 06:26 AM (GygAv)
I don't know about that. The "rent's too high" guy will give him a run for the money on that score.
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 06:26 AM (M9Ie6)
Posted by: Jonnie Huntsman at June 09, 2011 06:28 AM (tUq+p)
What can you say though, he is the MSM's Republican of choice.
Posted by: Lemmiwinks at June 09, 2011 06:30 AM (pdRb1)
Posted by: CAC at June 09, 2011 06:30 AM (JEVge)
Posted by: Robert Woolwine at June 09, 2011 06:35 AM (V+ylD)
Posted by: Jean at June 09, 2011 06:37 AM (WkuV6)
Posted by: Sexy corsets at June 09, 2011 06:48 AM (FZtCu)
Posted by: Rob Crawford at June 09, 2011 06:49 AM (ZJ/un)
LOL, I can't believe he has the stones to run under a Republican ticket. There should be some kind of a rule that you be a member of the Party that you are running under.
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 06:52 AM (M9Ie6)
Isn't this the Karl Rove strategy?
W rarely, if ever, mentioned his opponents' name. He would always say "my opponent wants to take...".
It's good strategy too. Kerry wasn't a great candidate, but the left was steroid pumped about beating Bush in '04 when he was probably at his weakest point. Kerry still lost.
Posted by: wtfci at June 09, 2011 06:56 AM (qITbz)
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 07:17 AM (M9Ie6)
My favorite Huntsman story? When he was captured by the North Vietnamese and housed at the Hanoi Hilton for 3+ years. If he has a big boned daughter that doesn't like Republicans that's just a bonus.
Posted by: East Bay Jay at June 09, 2011 07:25 AM (svwGR)
Posted by: Voldemort at June 09, 2011 07:26 AM (ZbuGo)
Perhaps more tied to Obama personally, but no tighter knot ties Huntsman to Obama than ties Romney to Obama's policies shared in common.
From Mark Levin:
Mitt's Three Strikes Out, NOT a "conservative" candidate:
1. pro-mandated universal health care State & Federal; 2, big spender rather than budget cuts pro-Ethanol tax subsidies; and 3, proponent of fraudulent man-made Global Warming with that religious movement's gargantuan international spending and mandate heist hurting humanity's Liberty.
Mark Levin turned the tables on the Mitt die hard caller last night, demanding to know exactly what it is that defines Mitt as "conservative" even while the "yute" from Ft.Worth continued to spew further adoration of Mitt as "the only real candidate".
Mark Levin asked the "yute" to define Mitt's policy on emigration reform, only to hear that Mitt would suggest that the illegal aliens go home and return legally, but is not prepared to deport illegal aliens, and would place the entire burden of identifying illegal aliens on employers mandated by executive order or by legislation to perform the identity verification of documents presented by illegals, to determine whether the documentation is real or fraudulent.
Mark Levin pointed out that this Republican Primary is the most important time for voters to realize who is actually a conservative prepared to fight and achieve budget cuts and constitutional governance, because once the primaries are over, we're stuck banding together with who's left standing, and damned if that's to be another "winnable" loser (meaning a gopper RINO establishment figure replicating the Democratic opposition "common values").
Posted by: maverick muse at June 09, 2011 07:40 AM (H+LJc)
More than 3 strikes. More like 5 with the 6th being a foul ball. See my write up from yesterday on Mitt.
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 07:44 AM (M9Ie6)
Posted by: Vic at June 09, 2011 07:45 AM (M9Ie6)
Posted by: phreshone at June 09, 2011 08:16 AM (T3vCe)
Posted by: Tattoo De Plane at June 09, 2011 08:29 AM (mHQ7T)
Posted by: Tattoo De Plane at June 09, 2011 08:33 AM (mHQ7T)
Posted by: Miami Dolphins at June 09, 2011 08:41 AM (mHQ7T)
know what the real problem with Huntsman is?
same as with Pawlenty,
they are both Big Gov. progressive republicans trying to masquarade as real conservatives....
WE. ARE. NOT. AMUSED.
Posted by: Sgt. Batguano at June 09, 2011 09:18 AM (jdOk/)
Posted by: Guy who remembers all the jr. high jokes at June 09, 2011 10:09 AM (CzyDl)
Posted by: Sgt. Batguano at June 09, 2011 10:17 AM (jdOk/)
"Hi, I'm running for President because the country can't take four more years of that incompetent assclown."
"Hi. Vote for me because that douchenozzle in the White House is ruing our economy."
No? That's not what they meant he would do? Damn.
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