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The Huntsman Saga: Another Media Favorite Takes The Fall

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman was surrounded by members of the media during a campaign stop earlier this month in Dover, N.H. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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It's All Politics

The Huntsman Saga: Another Media Favorite Takes The Fall

The former Utah governor had a bankable blend of looks, charm, money, conservative karma and international street cred. Best of all, perhaps, was his ability to sit down with a big-time journalist and talk a good game.

Huntsman's Long-Shot Bet: A Surprise In N.H.

Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman campaigns from the counter at the Bean Towne Coffee House & Cafe in Hampstead, N.H., on Jan. 8. Polls show Huntsman gaining on front-runner Mitt Romney ahead of Tuesday's primary. Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images hide caption

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Huntsman's Long-Shot Bet: A Surprise In N.H.

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman bypassed Iowa's Jan. 3 primary to focus on Tuesday's competition in New Hampshire. Now, the latest polls suggest that he could be gaining ground in the Granite State. "You've got to beat market expectations," Huntsman tells NPR's Robert Siegel.

Huntsman's Long-Shot Bet: A Surprise In N.H.

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Still Alone In New Hampshire, Huntsman Hopes To Pull A Santorum

Huntsman may refuse to be the 'goat' of the GOP race, but he and his wife, Mary Kaye, did meet one named Izak and his owner, Bill Higgins, on Monday night outside the McConnell Community Center in Dover, N.H. John W. Poole/NPR hide caption

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It's All Politics

Still Alone In New Hampshire, Huntsman Hopes To Pull A Santorum

Huntsman has been methodically wooing New Hampshire voters in nearly 150 events over the past few weeks. He might not win the Jan. 10 primary, but he is hoping for a sheen of electability.

Before Politics, Huntsman Aspired To Rock Star Fame

With shaggy hair and skinny jeans, Jon Huntsman (upper right) strikes a pose with his band, Wizard.

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Job 1: Careers That Shaped The GOP Candidates

Before Politics, Huntsman Aspired To Rock Star Fame

Before GOP presidential hopeful Jon Huntsman served as governor of Utah, a corporate executive, and U.S. ambassador to China, he had another youthful calling: Huntsman was a rock 'n' roll musician in a band called Wizard.

Before Politics, Huntsman Aspired To Rock Star Fame

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Comparing Job Plans: No Shortage Of Ideas

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Comparing Job Plans: No Shortage Of Ideas

In the 2012 election cycle, "Job No. 1" for any political candidate will be to lay out persuasive plans for generating more middle-income jobs. Read a summary of proposals by President Obama, some of his Republican challengers, U.S. businesses groups and labor organizations.

Can Jon Huntsman Break Away From The Pack?

Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, shown speaking at an American Legion Post in Nashua, N.H., last month, is campaigning again in the state this week. The Republican White House hopeful so far hasn't run any TV ads in the state. Cheryl Senter/AP hide caption

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Can Jon Huntsman Break Away From The Pack?

The Republican White House hopeful is campaigning this week in New Hampshire, a state that has a history of welcoming independent-minded candidates. Huntsman, who's polling at just 3 percent in the state, has a delicate task there: He's trying to set himself apart from the crowded field of GOP candidates — but not too far apart.

Can Jon Huntsman Break Away From The Pack?

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Huntsman's Campaign Wastes No Time, Hits The Road

After formally announcing he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, Jon Huntsman went straight to New Hampshire Tuesday to start drumming up votes. On Wednesday, he travels to South Carolina. It's a critical stop for the former Utah governor and former ambassador to China because he doesn't plan to campaign in Iowa.

Huntsman's Campaign Wastes No Time, Hits The Road

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Looking At Huntsman's Record As Governor

Jon Huntsman's tenure as Utah governor provides a window on his approach to policy and his governing style. Michele Norris talks with University of Utah political scientist Matthew Burbank.

Looking At Huntsman's Record As Governor

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Jon Huntsman: A Political Path, Paved With Detours

Jon Huntsman, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to China, briefs reporters in November 2009. If Huntsman joins the field of presidential candidates, he may have a difficult time explaining to Republican primary voters why he worked for a Democratic president. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption

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The Spark

Jon Huntsman: A Political Path, Paved With Detours

After losing an election for senior class president, the former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador to China dropped out of high school and joined a rock band — not your typical path into Republican presidential politics. But friends and colleagues say Huntsman hasn't often done things by the book.

Jon Huntsman: A Political Path, Paved With Detours

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