Former Governor and Ambassador Jon Huntsman’s public profile is fueling speculation that he’s gearing up for another presidential run in 2016.
Bob Brennan writes at All Voices that Huntsman could be an effective opponent against Democrat Hillary Clinton, especially given his work with the non-partisan “No Labels” group.
Should he decide to run, he would benefit from the foundation laid during his 2012 run, albeit brief – particularly in New Hampshire where he finished third with 17% of the vote and would stand to garner a significant slice of Romney’s 39% as well in 2016.
Huntsman’s overseas experience through several ambassadorships would be another plus – a credential no other GOP prospect at present can lay claim to, and which could neutralize the advantage of Hillary’s experience as Secretary of State.
But Huntsman’s best asset may, as a compelling orator, be his ability to tap into a sweet spot of support one audience at a time and build momentum over the next eighteen months, in tandem with the No Labels’ National Strategic Agenda rollout, toward a critical mass campaign launch, should he decide on a 2016 run.
