Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman announces he's withdrawing from presidential race.
Former Utah Governor and 2012 Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman made his annoucement today that he's withdrawing from the presidential race this year. In doing so he threw his support behind GOP frontrunner Mitt Romney. Huntsman made the announcement in the Mrytle Beach Convention Center in South Carolina. He announced he was withdrawing from the presidential race on the eve of the Fox News/Wall Street Journal/South Carolina Republican Party debate which was to be held less than 10 hours later. Word of the Huntsman withdrawal came on the same day with the endorsement of South Carolina's largest newspaper, called The State.
"Today I am suspending my campaign for the presidency. I believe it is now time for our party to unite around the candidate best equipped to defeat Barack Obama. Despite our differences and the space between us on some of the issues, I believe that candidate is Governor Mitt Romney." Huntsman said. Prior to his endorsement of Romney today, he bitterly criticized Romney throughout the race for president.
Huntsman's explanation for dropping out of the race was the "toxic" and "negative" environment in the presidential race which was hindering the common goal of getting a president in the White House who can reignite the economy. Mr. Huntsman, are you telling me you can't arise above all the foolish bickering and rhetoric taking place among your Republican colleagues and define yourself and your vision for America? What kind of vision do you have for America? Which direction would you lead this country if you were elected president? The sad truth is that you have nothing to offer as president. Many of your stances on issues such as cap and trade for example, mirror President Obama's positions. This race is just a game and you're part of of this foolishness. Huntsman's departure will strengthen Romney's chances of obtaining the GOP nomination. The latest Fox News poll states that Romney hits new higher. Fox News also says that a potential matchup between Romney and Obama will be very tight. Just like I project. Click on the above link from FoxNews.com to read the latest story.
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