John Huntsman?
I'm not a Democrat, I'm registered Independent. However, since I've been voting I have always voted for Democratic Presidential candidates. Not because I necessarily supported them, but because the Republicans were a clear threat to rational life in the United States. Thus, I voted against them.
So it is refreshing to see a Republican candidate that doesn't make me want to vomit (or plan to flee the country).
I don't agree with John Huntsman on all of the issues. For that matter I don't agree with Obama on all of the issues. But I do have to respect both of them - a particularly unusual statement referring to a Republican. I will keep an eye on Huntsman and see what he has to say over the election cycle - it may result in a livable America. None of the other candidates on that side will. Of course, they are all so batshit crazy they cannot get elected. While the far right may govern the primary season, it's Independents and Moderates who dictate the general elections.
So the big question is why should everyone - left, right, and center - wish John Hunstman success in the primary season? Well, it allows us to have a real discussion about the role of government in America. Electing the Tea Party is like putting the patients in charge of the asylum! Huntsman offers a realistic view - one I may not agree much with - but a view based on reality about how to move this country forward.
The questions are:
Do the Republicans care about any sort of rationality?
Can President Obama offer a competitive view of government that can inspire America again?