Huntsman highlights moderate views

Jon M. Huntsman Jr. began his presidential campaign in June by staking out a path as a "civil conservative," a new type of Republican with an antiabortion and flat-tax record and who would steer clear of divisive rhetoric. His aim was to underscore his conservative credentials, playing down his recent post as President Obama's envoy to China.

That seems to have changed.

In the past few days, Huntsman has not only broken the civility pledge by harshly criticizing his fellow Republicans, but he has highlighted his moderate views, saying in an interview that the nation, if not his party, is "center right."

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Thomas Erdbrink 23 Aug, 2011

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