Jon Huntsman staked his entire presidential campaign on New Hampshire in the hopes he could emerge from the shadow of fellow Mormon Mitt Romney to become a legitimate competitor.
But less than a week after a disappointing third-place finish in the Granite State’s primary, Huntsman decided to withdraw and back Romney.
Campaign officials say Huntsman will endorse Romney because he believes Romney is the best candidate to beat President Barack Obama in November. Campaign manager Matt David said Sunday that Huntsman will announce his withdrawal at an event in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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Seems to me that throwing his support behing romney FOREVER ends his chances of becoming President!! I would not even want him as Senator!! He’s a traitor to the people!
I agree with EddieW. Huntsman was Obama’s ambassador to China. Look where that got us!