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Despite Florida Primary Shift, Huntsman Focuses on NH

September 29, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Despite his roots in the state, former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman did not base his presidential campaign here, opting for sunny Orlando, Florida, in a state that’s much more important to the primary process. Now it’s even more important, with Republicans in that state now planning to push their primary to January 31st. But instead of focusing on Florida, the Huntsman campaign is packing up and moving its headquarters to New Hampshire.

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Chaffetz Pitches Longer Guest Worker Stay

September 22, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz first entered the spotlight as a political candidate when he pitched the idea of tent cities for illegal immigrants. But now, he’s proposing a different plan for temporary workers that would benefit the dairy, goat and sheep industries.

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Monument Fight Continues in Congress

September 15, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Ever since President Bill Clinton created the Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument in southern Utah, politicians in the state have railed against the authority of the executive branch to unilaterally create such designations on federal public lands. But outdoor recreation and preservation advocates continue to praise the monument.

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Huntsman Home Hosts Debate-Watching Party

September 8, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman’s Washington home hosted a viewing party for friends and family to watch his performance in Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate from thousands of miles away. And among the guests was Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics, whom we speak with every Friday.

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Huntsman Hopes to Gain Ground with Jobs Plan

September 1, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman is hoping a new jobs plan he unveiled this week will set him apart from the rest of the Republican crowd as he runs for President. He chose New Hampshire as his audience for the plan, a state where he just replaced his campaign manager.

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Would Huntsman Really Be VP Nominee?

August 25, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Is a Bachmann-Huntsman ticket within the realm of possibility? Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman told CNN earlier this week he’d willingly be the vice presidential nominee alongside Michele Bachmann, though a pairing between the two would likely make “The Odd Couple” look completely normal. Every Friday, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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Huntsman Goes After Perry

August 18, 2011 Jeff Robinson

The entrance of Texas Governor Rick Perry into the presidential race provides another candidate to stack up against former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman. And Huntsman’s team is already taking some shots. Every Friday, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune, and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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Huntsman Finally Appears in Iowa

August 12, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Thursday night marked former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman’s first presidential debate, as he sparred with his Republican opponents for the chance to impress GOP voters. But Huntsman had previously said he wouldn’t campaign in the Hawkeye State. Every Friday, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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Angry Ex-Huntsman Adviser Reveals Major Tension

August 4, 2011 Jeff Robinson

A new tell-all article about former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman’s presidential campaign in POLITICO could be a game-changer for the candidate – and not in a good way. Former campaign adviser and long-time friend David Fischer, who recently left the campaign, is letting loose on Huntsman’s top strategist, John Weaver, who’s made to sound like little more than a foul-mouthed bully.

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McCain Berates Tea Party Senators, Like Lee

July 28, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Utah Senator Mike Lee and other Tea Party Republicans pushing a balanced budget amendment during the debt ceiling crisis got a verbal thrashing this week from former presidential candidate and Senator John McCain. The veteran lawmaker not only described their efforts as “foolish” but “bizarro.” Every week, we talk with Thomas Burr, Washington Correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune, and author of Political Cornflakes, a daily, online round-up of Utah politics.

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