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|spouse=Mary Kaye Huntsman | |spouse=Mary Kaye Huntsman | ||
|religion=The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |religion=The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | ||
| − | |office=United States Ambassador to [[China]] | + | |office=United States Ambassador to [[Russia]] |
| − | | | + | |president=[[Donald Trump]] |
| − | | | + | |term_start=2017 |
| − | | | + | |preceded= |
| − | | | + | |office2=United States Ambassador to [[China]] |
| + | |president2=[[Barack Hussein Obama]] | ||
| + | |term_start2=August 11, 2009 | ||
| + | |term_end2=April 30, 2011 | ||
| + | |preceded2=Clark Randt | ||
|succeeded= | |succeeded= | ||
| − | | | + | |office3=16th [[Governor]] of [[Utah]] |
| − | | | + | |term_start3=January 3, 2005 |
| − | | | + | |term_end3=August 11, 2009 |
| − | | | + | |preceded3=Olene Walker |
| − | | | + | |succeeded4=[[Gary Herbert]] |
| − | | | + | |office4=U.S. Ambassador to Singapore |
| − | | | + | |term_start4=1992 |
| − | | | + | |term_end4=1993 |
| − | | | + | |president4=[[George Herbert Walker Bush]] |
| − | | | + | |preceded4=Robert Orr |
| − | | | + | |succeeded4=Ralph Boyce |
}} | }} | ||
:For the [[Louisiana]] [[pizza]] chain founder, see ''[[John Huntsman (Louisiana)]]''. | :For the [[Louisiana]] [[pizza]] chain founder, see ''[[John Huntsman (Louisiana)]]''. | ||
| − | '''Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr.''' (born March 26, 1960), is an [[United States|American]] [[business]]man, [[diplomat]] and [[politician]] who | + | '''Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr.''' (born March 26, 1960), is an [[United States|American]] [[business]]man, [[diplomat]] and [[politician]] who is the current United States Ambassador to [[Russia]], a position he assumed in 2017 for [[U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]]. Previously he was ambassador to [[China]] and [[governor]] of [[Utah]] . He sought the [[Republican Party|Republican]] nomination for president in 2012,<ref>http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2071003,00.html</ref> but withdrew from the race before the South Carolina primaries.<ref>[http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/15/huntsman-says-hes-quitting-g-o-p-race/]</ref> |
| − | The [[libertarian]] [[Cato Institute]] has praised his tax policies | + | The [[libertarian]] [[Cato Institute]] has praised his tax policies but criticized his spending proposals.<ref>http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-624.pdf</ref> |
| − | He supported civil unions for [[homosexuals]]<ref>http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/51795519-90/civil-cowan-gay-governor.html.csp</ref> and now supports [[same-sex "marriage"]].<ref>http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/marriage-equality-is-a-conservative-cause485/</ref> He | + | He supported civil unions for [[homosexuals]]<ref>http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/51795519-90/civil-cowan-gay-governor.html.csp</ref> and now supports [[same-sex "marriage"]].<ref>http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/marriage-equality-is-a-conservative-cause485/</ref> He has claimed a [[pro-life]] position.<ref>http://dailycaller.com/2011/06/03/jon-huntsman-touts-pro-life-record-at-faith-and-freedom-coalition-conference/</ref> He has stated his belief in both [[Darwinism]] and [[Anthropogenic global warming theory|man-made global warming]] saying (sic) "I believe scientists on evolution and global warming. Call me crazy."<ref>http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/177429-huntsman-call-me-crazy-i-believe-in-evolution-global-warming</ref> |
However, in the economic sphere, he appears to be slightly more conservative, as he fully supported [[Paul Ryan]]'s budget and would repeal [[ethanol]] subsidies, a failed liberal faux-environmentalist program. | However, in the economic sphere, he appears to be slightly more conservative, as he fully supported [[Paul Ryan]]'s budget and would repeal [[ethanol]] subsidies, a failed liberal faux-environmentalist program. | ||
| − | [[Liberal]] [[U.S. President]] [[Barack Obama]] appointed Huntsman as his ambassador to [[China]]. He was previously ambassador to Singapore for [[George Herbert Walker Bush]]. He served as the governor of Utah from 2005 to 2009. | + | [[Liberal]] [[U.S. President]] [[Barack Hussein Obama]] appointed Huntsman as his ambassador to [[China]]. He was previously ambassador to Singapore for [[George Herbert Walker Bush]]. He served as the governor of Utah from 2005 to 2009. |
In the 2012 Republican primary race for president, Huntsman attracted almost no support besides the media, pulled out quickly, and then endorsed Romney. | In the 2012 Republican primary race for president, Huntsman attracted almost no support besides the media, pulled out quickly, and then endorsed Romney. | ||
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==Political Positions== | ==Political Positions== | ||
| − | Huntsman | + | Huntsman has proposed national education reforms to promote more choice and initiate merit-based pay. He advocates a continuation of American military supremacy which he wants to accomplish through a modern fighting force. His fiscally conservative jobs plan made the Utah the No. 1 state in job creation during his tenure. Huntsman claims to be opposed to [[gun control]].<ref>http://www.ontheissues.org/Jon_Huntsman.htm</ref> |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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[[Category:Homosexual Agenda]] | [[Category:Homosexual Agenda]] | ||
[[Category:RINOs]] | [[Category:RINOs]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://jonhuntsmanjr.com/ Official website] | *[http://jonhuntsmanjr.com/ Official website] | ||
Revision as of 03:18, October 9, 2017
| Jon Huntsman, Jr. | |
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United States Ambassador to Russia
| |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
|---|---|
United States Ambassador to China
| |
| In office August 11, 2009 – April 30, 2011 | |
| President | Barack Hussein Obama |
| Preceded by | Clark Randt |
| In office January 3, 2005 – August 11, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Olene Walker |
U.S. Ambassador to Singapore
| |
| In office 1992–1993 | |
| President | George Herbert Walker Bush |
| Preceded by | Robert Orr |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Boyce |
| Born | March 26, 1960 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Kaye Huntsman |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
- For the Louisiana pizza chain founder, see John Huntsman (Louisiana).
Jon Meade Huntsman, Jr. (born March 26, 1960), is an American businessman, diplomat and politician who is the current United States Ambassador to Russia, a position he assumed in 2017 for U.S. President Donald Trump. Previously he was ambassador to China and governor of Utah . He sought the Republican nomination for president in 2012,[1] but withdrew from the race before the South Carolina primaries.[2] The libertarian Cato Institute has praised his tax policies but criticized his spending proposals.[3]
He supported civil unions for homosexuals[4] and now supports same-sex "marriage".[5] He has claimed a pro-life position.[6] He has stated his belief in both Darwinism and man-made global warming saying (sic) "I believe scientists on evolution and global warming. Call me crazy."[7]
However, in the economic sphere, he appears to be slightly more conservative, as he fully supported Paul Ryan's budget and would repeal ethanol subsidies, a failed liberal faux-environmentalist program.
Liberal U.S. President Barack Hussein Obama appointed Huntsman as his ambassador to China. He was previously ambassador to Singapore for George Herbert Walker Bush. He served as the governor of Utah from 2005 to 2009.
In the 2012 Republican primary race for president, Huntsman attracted almost no support besides the media, pulled out quickly, and then endorsed Romney.
Personal life
Huntsman is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and is currently married to Mary Huntsman. They have seven children (two of them adopted). He is a fan of Nirvana and was once in a band during his youth. His father, Jon Huntsman, Sr., is an industrial magnate.
Political Positions
Huntsman has proposed national education reforms to promote more choice and initiate merit-based pay. He advocates a continuation of American military supremacy which he wants to accomplish through a modern fighting force. His fiscally conservative jobs plan made the Utah the No. 1 state in job creation during his tenure. Huntsman claims to be opposed to gun control.[8]
See also
- RINO (stance on same-sex "marriage" and environmental policy, as well as coziness towards progressives like Obama and snideness towards conservatives)
- Gary Locke
External links
References
- ↑ http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2071003,00.html
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-624.pdf
- ↑ http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/jazz/51795519-90/civil-cowan-gay-governor.html.csp
- ↑ http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/marriage-equality-is-a-conservative-cause485/
- ↑ http://dailycaller.com/2011/06/03/jon-huntsman-touts-pro-life-record-at-faith-and-freedom-coalition-conference/
- ↑ http://thehill.com/blogs/e2-wire/677-e2-wire/177429-huntsman-call-me-crazy-i-believe-in-evolution-global-warming
- ↑ http://www.ontheissues.org/Jon_Huntsman.htm