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Affiliation | Republican |
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Name | Jon Huntsman |
Address | 455 W 200 N Salt Lake City, Utah , United States |
Email | None |
Website | http://www.jon2012.com |
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Facebook | jonhuntsmanjr |
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March 26, 1960
(64 years)
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Contributor | John |
Last Modifed | RBH Mar 22, 2020 02:03pm |
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Info | Jon Huntsman Jr. has lived a varied and remarkable life in business and public service.
As governor of one of the most conservative states in the country, Jon built a strong executive record by cutting taxes, reducing waste and growing Utah's economy. Thanks to the free-market policies implemented by Gov. Huntsman, Utah weathered the economic storm and grew jobs while the rest of the country saw substantial job loss.
Jon also has extensive foreign policy experience -- a passion that was sparked at a young age. When he was 19, Jon embarked on a two-year mission trip to Taiwan, where he learned to speak Mandarin Chinese and Taiwanese Hokkein. He was later named U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, becoming the youngest head of an American diplomatic mission in a century. As U.S. Trade Ambassador under President George W. Bush, Jon helped negotiate dozens of free trade agreements with Asian and African nations.
His commitment to service rises above partisan politics. Asked by President Obama in 2009 to serve his country once again, Jon was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as ambassador to China. He turned heads by shunning motorcades, preferring instead to ride his bicycle and interact with the Chinese people. As ambassador, he worked closely with American business owners to facilitate commerce in the growing Asian market, bringing jobs and capital back to America. Jon occasionally butted heads with the Chinese government as he stridently advocated for the release of American citizens wrongfully imprisoned.
In the private sector, Jon is a successful businessman with hands-on job creation experience. He served as an executive in his family's business, which built hundreds of products and employed thousands of people. Using his international experience and language skills, Jon has helped the company compete and expand globally.
Shortly after becoming governor in 2004, Jon began implementing his 10-point plan for jumpstarting Utah's economy -- including historic tax reform. He simplified the tax structure and cut taxes by more than $400 million -- the largest tax cut in the state's history.
He maintained his fiscal responsibility even in the midst of the national economic recession. Rather than raise taxes or use accounting gimmicks, Jon cut waste and made government more efficient. As a result, Utah held its AAA bond rating and earned national accolades for debt management. Under his leadership, Utah ranked number one in the nation in the job creation and was named the best-managed state by the Pew Center.
In 2008, Jon spearheaded and passed comprehensive, market-based health care reform. While other states relied on government control and individual mandates, Jon delivered reforms that give consumers freedom to choose and negotiate their own coverage in a competitive marketplace. He also signed landmark legislation to protect the sanctity of unborn life and defend the Second Amendment.
When he is not working or spending time with his family, Jon enjoys riding his Harley and considers himself a street food connoisseur, frequenting taco stands. He is also an avid motocross racer, which has been a passion his entire life.
Jon Huntsman, Jr. is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. He and his wife Mary Kaye have seven children, including two adopted girls from China and India.
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Nov 01, 2018 09:45am |
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Jon Huntsman Jr. reveals he has stage 1 cancer
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IndyGeorgia |
Nov 23, 2012 03:15am |
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Revealed: Meet the Republican candidate that the Obama campaign feared most
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La Fayette |
Aug 10, 2012 04:00pm |
Speculative |
Huntsman to Speak at Democratic Convention?
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TX DEM |
Jul 06, 2012 07:00am |
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Huntsman scolds GOP for losing focus, will skip convention
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Miro |
Apr 24, 2012 12:00pm |
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Why Jon Huntsman is leaving the GOP (not because they’re Communists)
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CincinnatiReds1990 |
Jan 11, 2012 02:20pm |
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Jon Huntsman’s immoderation
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Jason |
Dec 02, 2011 03:00pm |
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Christine Todd Whitman to Jon Huntsman: Run third party
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COSDem |
Nov 29, 2011 04:40pm |
General |
Jon Huntsman: Maybe time for Herman Cain to go
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COSDem |
Nov 29, 2011 04:00pm |
General |
Jon Huntsman won't rule out indy run to Boston Globe
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COSDem |
Aug 20, 2011 02:20am |
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Huntsman Hearts Captain Beefheart
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411 Name Removed |
Jun 21, 2011 09:15am |
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Huntsman Campaign Launch Begins Day with Misspelling of His Own Name
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RP |
Jun 15, 2011 05:00pm |
General |
Huntsman Money Made in China Tests Obama Envoy’s 2012 Hopes
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Jason |
May 31, 2011 07:00pm |
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Huntsman was "comfortable" with [insurance] mandate
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Brandonius Maximus |
May 07, 2011 10:10am |
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Jon Huntsman: Why I served Barack Obama
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Jason |
Mar 06, 2011 11:00pm |
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Bill Daley Praises Jon Huntsman, Touts Ambassador's Closeness To Obama
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WesternDem |
Feb 25, 2011 12:00am |
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U.S. envoy's name blocked in latest run-in with China
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particleman |
Jan 31, 2011 07:00pm |
Announcement |
Gibbs confirms: Huntsman is leaving
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COSDem |
May 15, 2009 10:00pm |
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Huntsman to accept ambassadorship to China
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particleman |
Apr 29, 2009 09:40am |
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Michigan GOP official cancels Huntsman event in protest
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RP |
Feb 10, 2009 09:45pm |
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Guv, at odds with most Utahns, backs civil unions for gays
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particleman |
Dec 16, 2005 09:00am |
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[Utah] Governor calls gay clubs local — not state — issue
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Servo |
Feb 08, 2005 12:00am |
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[UT] Guv's tax plan gutted
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particleman |
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