2012 Presidential Campaign Blog

Jon Huntsman’s New Hampshire Laconia Motorcycle Week Schedule

GOVERNOR JON HUNTSMAN RELEASES DETAILS OF LACONIA MOTORCYCLE WEEK TRIP

Manchester, NH – H PAC, Governor Jon Huntsman’s leadership committee, today released the details of Governor Huntsman’s next visit to New Hampshire and the Laconia Motorcycle Week event.

The following are events currently scheduled and are subject to change:

Friday, June 10th:

2:00 PM – Speaks at House Party

55 Smith Garrison Road
Newmarket, NH 03857

6:00 PM – Speaks at House Party

114 East Broadway
North Salem, NH 03073

Saturday, June 11th:

9:30 AM – Speaks at Department of New Hampshire VFW Annual Convention

Radisson Hotel
11 Tara Boulevard
Nashua, NH 03062

11:30 AM – Attends Meet and Greet at Manchester Harley Davidson

115 John E. Devine Drive
Manchester, NH 03103

12:30 PM – Attends Meet and Greet at The Draft Bar and Restaurant

67 South Main Street
Concord, NH 03301

*1:00 PM – Departs for Weirs Beach and Laconia Motorcycle Week

67 South Main Street
Concord, NH 03301

*2:15 PM – Arrives at Weirs Beach and Attends Laconia Motorcycle Week

Intersection of Lakeside Avenue and Route 3
Weirs Beach, NH 03249

*The arrival time is approximate. Please be advised that much of Weirs Beach is closed to vehicle traffic,

5:30 PM – Speaks at Nashua City Republican Committee Picnic

Alpine Grove
19 South Depot Road
Hollis, NH 03049

6:30 PM – Speaks at House Party
 
37 Cathedral Circle
Nashua, NH 03063

Statement From Jon Huntsman On May 2011 Jobs Report

Jon Huntsman released the following statement on the May 2011 jobs report:

"Today's report showing a rising unemployment rate and staggeringly little job creation further demonstrates that this country is in need of policies that will actually grow jobs. As governor of Utah - while our country faded into recession - we created an environment that brought jobs to the state without resorting to out of control spending and debt. It is time for America to do the same, putting an end to the suffering of millions of Americans who are struggling to find economic opportunity."

Governor Jon Huntsman New Hampshire North Country And Lakes Region Tour June 3-5, 2011

GOVERNOR JON HUNTSMAN RELEASES DETAILS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE NORTH COUNTRY TOUR

Manchester, NH – H PAC, Governor Jon Huntsman’s leadership committee, today released the details of Governor Huntsman’s tour of New Hampshire’s North Country and Lakes Region.

The following are events currently scheduled and are subject to change:

Friday, June 3rd:

*6:00 PM – Delivers Keynote Speech at Belknap County GOP Committee’s Annual

“Lincoln Day” Dinner Cruise Aboard the M/S Mount Washington

211 Lakeside Avenue
Weirs Beach, NH 03246

*Boarding begins at 5:30 PM and the boat departs promptly at 6:00 PM.

Saturday, June 4th:

8:30 AM – Speaks at Breakfast for Carroll County Republicans

North Conway Grand Hotel
2 Common Court
Settlers’ Green Outlet Village
North Conway, NH 03860

11:00 AM – Speaks at Reception Hosted by Small Business Owners Scott and Randy Labnon

Town & Country Inn
20 State Route 2
Gorham, NH 03581

12:30 PM – Speaks at VFW Post 2520 – White Mountain

1107 Main Street
Berlin, NH 03570
 
*5:30 PM – Speaks at Reception for Coos County Republicans

The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel
1000 Cold Spring Road
Dixville Notch, NH 03576

 *Please note that according to hotel policy, men are required to wear a jacket in the evening while in the dining room.

Sunday, June 5th:

10:30 AM – Speaks at Meet and Greet Hosted By Jim Tibbets, President of First Colebrook Bank

Howard’s Restaurant
143 Main Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
 
2:30 PM – Speaks at House Party Hosted by State Representative John Tholl

41 Kimball Hill Road
Whitefield, NH 03598

4:30 PM – Speaks at BBQ at VFW Post 816 - Littleton

600 Cottage Street
Littleton, NH 03561

Jon Huntsman Today Issued The Following Statement On Mitch Daniels

Jon Huntsman Today Issued The Following Statement On Mitch Daniels:

“Mitch Daniels will be missed in this presidential debate, but his message about the most immediate threat facing our nation – the massive debt - will not go unheard. Our country owes Gov. Daniels unending gratitude for his service, and the steadfast manner in which he's shined a light on the crippling debt that we will leave behind for future generations if it's not addressed.   Having been elected the same year, I can attest that Mitch has been a tremendous governor and I have learned a lot from his leadership.  I look forward to working with him to promote long-term solutions to our nations problems as well as continuing a valued friendship.”

Jon Huntsman New Hampshire Schedule May 19-23, 2011

GOVERNOR JON HUNTSMAN RELEASES DETAILS OF FIRST NEW HAMPSHIRE VISIT

Manchester, NH – H PAC, Governor Jon Huntsman’s leadership committee, today released the details of Governor Huntsman’s visit to New Hampshire.

The following are events currently scheduled and are subject to change:

Thursday, May 19th:

5:30 PM – Speaks at Meet and Greet Hosted By Nancy Merrill

Jesse’s Restaurant
224 Lebanon Street
Hanover, NH 03755

Friday, May 20th:

8:00 AM – Speaks at House Party

Home of Juliana Bergeron
410 Main Street
Keene, NH 03431

*10:00 AM – Speaks at House Party

Home of Bobbie and Jarvis Coffin
119 Antrim Road
Hancock, NH 03449

* Space constraints

4:00 PM – Speaks at VFW Post 1631 - Concord

6 Court Street
Concord, NH 03301

Saturday, May 21st:

11:00 AM – Delivers Commencement Address at Southern New Hampshire University

Verizon Wireless Arena
555 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101

TBA – Visits Riley’s Gun Shop
1575 Hooksett Road
Hooksett, NH 03106

TBA – Visits Robie’s Country Store
9 Riverside Street
Hooksett, NH 03106
      
5:00 PM – Speaks at Windham GOP Meeting

Nesmith Library
8 Fellows Road
Windham, NH 03087               

Sunday, May 22nd:

12:15 PM – Meets with Members of the Winnipesaukee GOP

Jo Greens Garden Café
33 Dockside
Wolfeboro, NH 03894

2:30 PM – Speaks at Laconia VFW Post

143 Court Street
Laconia, NH 03246

4:00 PM – Speaks at House Party

Home of Bill and Patty Grimm
21 Kenrick Farm Road
Franklin, NH 03235

Monday, May 23rd:

10:30 AM – Speaks at House Party

Home of Richard and Jeannie Poore
22 Deer Meadow Road
Durham, NH 03824

Huckabee 2008 South Carolina Chairman Mike Campbell To Support Jon Huntsman

Huckabee 2008 South Carolina Chairman To Support Jon Huntsman

Today Mike Campbell released the following statement announcing his support for Jon Huntsman. Campbell was the South Carolina Chairman for Mike Huckabee in 2008. He is the son of former South Carolina Governor Carroll Campbell and is currently a businessman in Columbia:

"Like all of us who worked so hard for my good friend Mike Huckabee's 2008 campaign, I was disappointed he decided not to run for president this year.  However, in the quest to replace Barack Obama, we must quickly look to the future.

"On his recent visit to South Carolina, I had the opportunity to meet with Governor Jon Huntsman, and I was extremely impressed.  As Governor of Utah, Jon Huntsman demonstrated he is the type of problem-solver our country needs. He's a proven conservative who cut taxes, grew jobs, passed free-market health care reform, and signed strong pro-life legislation.

"Like my Dad, Huntsman was a popular Governor who kept his promises and left office with a powerful record of achievement. As more South Carolinians get to know Governor Huntsman, I believe they will come to the same conclusion I have — that he is the right leader for our party and our country in this important election.

"Governor Huntsman and I spoke on the phone today, and we had a great conversation. I strongly urged him to run for the Republican nomination for President and offered my enthusiastic support if he does.”

Statement From Jon Huntsman On Mike Huckabee's Announcement

Jon Huntsman released the following statement regarding Mike Huckabee's decision not to run for President:

"Our country has been very fortunate to have Mike Huckabee as a leader and public servant. His commitment to this country and its core values -- life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness -- is a model to which all elected officials should aspire. It is unfortunate that we will not have his voice -- or his bass guitar -- in the presidential debate, as our party would have benefited from his involvement. Yet I'm confident that he will continue to be a positive force in the national conversation no matter his future endeavors and I look forward to his continued friendship."

What They Are Tweeting About Jon Huntsman's Speech At The University Of South Carolina

What They Are Tweeting About Jon Huntsman's Speech At The University Of South Carolina

“Jon Huntsman Delivered One Hell Of A Commencement Address To Graduates. Lively, Interesting, Inspirational.” (@TravHaney, Tweet, 5/7/11)

“Big Applause For Huntsman Following His Commencement Address.” (@suarezfjCBS, Tweet, 5/7/11)

“Very Good Huntsman Speech. China Is Far From Being *Just* Foreign Policy. Stands In For Economic Worries (Jobs), Fears Of US Decline” (@OKnox, Tweet, 5/7/11)

“I Have Found The GOP's Nominee And His Name Is Jon Huntsman.” (@hakeemjefferson, Tweet, 5/7/11)

“Had A Great Chat With Huntsman After Commencement. He Was Very Personal, Appreciative, And Humble.” (@taycain, Tweet, 5/7/11)

“I Really Like Jon Huntsman. To Me, He Isn't Just The Least Worst Pick.” (@RSH712, Tweet, 5/7/11)

“One Hell Of A Speech By Jon Huntsman. He Might Just Have A Shot At The GOP Nomination.”(@TayCain, Tweet, 5/7/11)

 “I Just Got To Yell "Kick Ass" At My Commencement. Here's To Senior Year! Here's To You, Jon Huntsman!” (@TayCain, Tweet, 5/7/11)

“Huntsman Is Good.” (@hakeemjefferson, Tweet, 5/7/11)

“Huntsman Wraps Up Commencement Address With "Go, Fight, Win #Gamecocks" In Mandarin Chinese. Lots Of Cheers!” (@UofSCnews, Tweet, 5/7/11)

“Congratulations To The Class if 2011! And A Great Speech By Jon Huntsman” (@sarahkersting, Tweet, 5/7/11)

“Jon Huntsman Quoted @BenFolds "The Luckiest" In His Speech To Univ Of South Carolina Students. Guess I Have To Vote For Him.” (@CoryEuc, Tweet, 5/7/11)

Jon Huntsman Commencement Address At The University Of South Carolina Speech Excerpts

Jon Huntsman Commencement Address at the University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
May 7th, 2011

Excerpts

Your generation will have your own unique set of circumstances that make you feel like your future has somehow been derailed. Wars, economic recessions, social upheaval, revolutions around the globe...and yet, in each case, we recover, learn lessons and become ever more resilient.

I know there are many in China who think their time has come, that America's best days are over. And, there are probably some in this country who have lost confidence and think that China is the next big thing. But these people aren't seeing things from my earlier vantage point of 10,000 miles away.  The way I saw it from overseas, America's passion remains as strong today as ever. 

Hold on to that sense of optimism. Hold on to that belief in your future. Our free and open society that can respectfully embrace debate, coupled with a free market system that rewards risk and innovation, is still the envy of the world. We are still as full of potential as ever.

Just remember... When the oppressed are fighting autocratic regimes, they look to America for inspiration.

When overseas entrepreneurs build companies, they still look to U.S. practices as the gold standard.

When young people around the world want to attend the best colleges and universities they travel here.

When playwrights, filmmakers and the creative classes abroad dream, their imaginations are fueled by America’s example.

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Our system needs new thinking. We need a fresh generation of innovators, leaders, risk takers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and activists -- That's you!

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Give back. As much as you’re able. Work to keep America great. Serve her, if asked. I was, by a president of a different political party. But in the end, while we might not all be of one party, we are all part of one nation, a nation that needs your generational gift of energy and confidence.

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Never forget how lucky you are to be sitting here in America today. Even with student loans, and maybe a little uncertainty about your future. We live in the greatest most freedom-loving place on earth. Embrace it.

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One of my favorite bands is Ben Folds Five. I love this lyric: "I don't get many things right the first time. In fact, I am told that a lot. Now I know all the wrong turns, the stumbles and falls brought me here. And I know that I am the luckiest."

Jon Huntsman To Address The 2011 Republican Leadership Conference

Jon Huntsman to Address RLC 2011

Jon Huntsman, Jr. announced today that he will address the 2011 Republican Leadership Conference.
 
Mr. Huntsman recently completed his service as United States Ambassador to China. Previously, he served as Governor of Utah from 2005 - 2009. He has been widely mentioned as a potential candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012.
 
The Road to 2012 Begins in New Orleans.
 
Jon Huntsman served President Ronald Reagan as a White House staff assistant. President George H.W. Bush appointed him as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce and US Ambassador to Singapore. He also held the post of United States Trade Representative during President George W. Bush's Administration. During his term as Governor, Utah was named the best managed state by the Pew Center on the States. In 2008, Mr. Huntsman delivered a nominating speech for Sarah Palin for the vice presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention.
 
Speakers confirmed so far:
 
- Mike Huckabee, former Governor of Arkansas
- Newt Gingrich, former Speaker of the US House of Representatives
- Jim DeMint, US Senator for South Carolina
- Michele Bachmann, Minnesota Congresswoman and Tea Party Caucus Chair
- Ron Paul, Texas Congressman
- Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee Congresswoman
- Rick Santorum, former US Senator for Pennsylvania
- Herman Cain, respected business leader/extraordinary speaker
- Bobby Jindal, Louisiana Governor
- David Vitter, US Senator for Louisiana
- Reince Priebus, Chairman of the Republican National Committee
- George P. Bush, Texas attorney/real estate developer and son of Gov. Jeb Bush
- Mary Matalin, top Republican strategist
- Star Parker, Founder/President of CURE
- La Congressmen Rodney Alexander, Bill Cassidy, Jeff Landry & Steve Scalise