2012 elections

Is Jon Huntsman Already Over?

Eric Kleefeld | July 12, 2011, 5:55AM

Jon Huntsman

Jon Huntsman officially launched his presidential campaign three weeks ago, amid much media buzz. So where has he been since?

Huntsman appeared set to shake up the race throughout the first half of this year, when he resigned from his post as President Obama's Ambassador to China, with his sights apparently set on running against the same man who had crossed party lines to appoint him.

In the last three weeks, however, Huntsman's name has been little mentioned in the media, nor is he exactly shaking up the polls.

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2012 elections

GOP Rep. Chaffetz Backs Romney -- And Is A Former Huntsman Chief Of Staff

Eric Kleefeld | July 5, 2011, 6:00PM

Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman

Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has announced that he is supporting Mitt Romney for president. The twist to the story: Chaffetz previously served as chief of staff to Romney's fellow candidate Jon Huntsman.

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Gold

Utah House Approves Gold And Silver As Legal Tender

Jillian Rayfield | March 8, 2011, 8:41AM

The Utah House of Representatives has approved a bill that allowing gold and silver coins to be used as currency, though unlike similar bills in other states, it doesn't force anyone to accept gold or silver as legal tender.

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