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January 31, 2011 /
  • Barack Obama braces for Jon Huntsman 2012 bid – Bracing for What?
    The White House expects Jon Huntsman, the U.S. Ambassador to China, to resign his post this spring to explore a bid for the Republican presidential nomination, top Democrats said.

    GOP allies of Huntsman have already begun laying plans for a quick-start campaign should the former Utah governor decide to enter the ill-defined Republican field.

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    I don't really see another rich Mormon doing very well running for President – especially since he has been part of the Obama Administration.

    Looks like the political consultants have found another cash cow who covets the White House

    (tags: jon_huntsman barack_obama)
  • Tea Party Gets Early Start on G.O.P. Targets for 2012 – Sen. Richard Lugar
    Leaders of more than 70 Tea Party groups in Indiana gathered last weekend to sign a proclamation saying they would all support one candidate — as yet undetermined — in a primary challenge to Senator Richard G. Lugar, the Republican who has represented the state since 1977.
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    If Tea Party activists can agree on one GOP/Tea Party challenger to Sen. Lugar he is gone.

    (tags: richard_lugar Tea_Parties)