Difference between revisions of "Jon Huntsman, Jr."
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Huntsman is a member of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints]] and is currently married to Mary Huntsman. They have seven children (two of them adopted). He is a fan of [[heavy metal music]] and was once in a band during his youth. His father, [[Jon Huntsman, Sr.]] is an industrial magnate. | Huntsman is a member of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints]] and is currently married to Mary Huntsman. They have seven children (two of them adopted). He is a fan of [[heavy metal music]] and was once in a band during his youth. His father, [[Jon Huntsman, Sr.]] is an industrial magnate. | ||
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| + | Military - Huntsman advocates a continuation of US military supremacy which he wants to accomplish through a modern fighting force. | ||
| + | Abortion - Huntsman is pro-life. | ||
| + | Gay Marriage - Huntsman supports Civil Unions but opposes Full marriage rights | ||
| + | Jobs - Huntsman's fiscally conservative jobs plan made the Utah the #1 state in Job creation during his tenure. | ||
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[[Category:Mormons]] | [[Category:Mormons]] | ||
[[Category:2012 Presidential Candidates]] | [[Category:2012 Presidential Candidates]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://jonhuntsmanjr.com/ Official website] | *[http://jonhuntsmanjr.com/ Official website] | ||
Revision as of 03:34, November 27, 2012
| Jon Huntsman, Jr. | |||
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| United States Ambassador to China From: August 11, 2009-April 30, 2011 | |||
| President | Barack Hussein Obama | ||
| Predecessor | Clark Randt | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
| 16th Governor of Utah From: January 3, 2005 – August 11, 2009 | |||
| Predecessor | Olene Walker | ||
| Successor | Gary Herbert | ||
| Former United States Ambassador to Singapore From: 1992-1993 | |||
| President | George H.W. Bush | ||
| Predecessor | Robert Orr | ||
| Successor | Ralph Boyce | ||
| Information | |||
| Party | Republican | ||
| Spouse(s) | Mary Kaye Huntsman | ||
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | ||
Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. is an American businessman, diplomat and politician who served as Governor of Utah . He sought the Republican nomination for president in 2012,[1] but withdrew from the race before the South Carolina primaries. [2] The libertarian Cato Institute has praised his tax policies, but criticized his spending.[3] He supports civil unions for homosexuals[4] but claims to be pro-life.[5] He has stated his belief in both Darwinism and man-made global warming.[6] Having almost no chance of winning the nomination,[7] Huntsman may simply be an attempt to siphon support away from Mitt Romney.
However, in the economic sphere, he is more conservative than the leading candidates such as Romney and Newt Gingrich, as he fully supports Paul Ryan's budget and would repeal ethanol subsidies, a failed liberal faux-environmentalist program.
Liberal Barack Obama appointed Huntsman as his ambassador to China. He was previously ambassador to Singapore for George H.W. Bush. He served as the governor of Utah from 2005-2009.
Personal life
Huntsman is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is currently married to Mary Huntsman. They have seven children (two of them adopted). He is a fan of heavy metal music and was once in a band during his youth. His father, Jon Huntsman, Sr. is an industrial magnate.
Political Positions
Military - Huntsman advocates a continuation of US military supremacy which he wants to accomplish through a modern fighting force. Abortion - Huntsman is pro-life. Gay Marriage - Huntsman supports Civil Unions but opposes Full marriage rights Jobs - Huntsman's fiscally conservative jobs plan made the Utah the #1 state in Job creation during his tenure.
See also
- RINO (stance on civil unions and environmental policy)
- Gary Locke
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2071003,00.html
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-624.pdf
- ↑ http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/51795519-90/civil-cowan-gay-governor.html.csp
- ↑ http://dailycaller.com/2011/06/03/jon-huntsman-touts-pro-life-record-at-faith-and-freedom-coalition-conference/
- ↑ http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/177429-huntsman-call-me-crazy-i-believe-in-evolution-global-warming
- ↑ See Presidential Election 2012.