In a field of candidates that's quickly thinning now that actual voting is underway, there's a single Republican that I think I might be able to tolerate for four years. Huntsman barely earns a mention in most media coverage of the campaign, and I don't actually know much about him. Still, when compared with Newtered, the two Ricks, Pappy, and former contestants Moochele and Pie Daddy, Huntsman seems both rational and intelligent. If he's pandering to the usual GOP constituencies, it's subtly enough to be barely noticeable, unlike Romney.
The sad thing is that in today's Republican Party, a calm, reasonable, sensible politician like Huntsman has absolutely no chance of winning their nomination. Therefore, I was surprised to find an endorsement of his candidacy -- in South Carolina, no less.
Added 8:48 pm, same day: Well, shit. Huntsman is apparently officially out. I guess the decision to end his run was a formality. And once more, the Republican Party heads into a presidential election leaving me with no alternative except to vote for the Democrat.
The sad thing is that in today's Republican Party, a calm, reasonable, sensible politician like Huntsman has absolutely no chance of winning their nomination. Therefore, I was surprised to find an endorsement of his candidacy -- in South Carolina, no less.
Added 8:48 pm, same day: Well, shit. Huntsman is apparently officially out. I guess the decision to end his run was a formality. And once more, the Republican Party heads into a presidential election leaving me with no alternative except to vote for the Democrat.
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