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I'm no fan of Obama (maybe worse than Bush?) but this is a great appointment, good, very good.

reach across the aisle. are you kidding me what bill has passed with republican support NONE. appointing republicans does not reach accross the aisle make. get real he is not doing a good thing he is protecting himself

What a pick....this guy plays chess, while others are playing checkers...Sec. Clinton, has quote a roster of envoys to work with.....President Obama, keep moving, keep fighting.....the American people are still behind you!!!

lets keep putting people in your adminstration who can defeat you next election like Hillary and Biden that is the only smart thing he has done. get rid of the compitition and look good doing it. maybe he can put pelosi somewhere but wait she is more of a liar then he is

Of course. It's part of Obama's evil plot to remove all republicans from this country......will you GOP folks get a grip. You all keep posting how you're 'sick' of the President getting so much media attention (which is pretty normal for a President), you're 'sick' of the spending, you're 'sick' of everything and anything, and now you are complaining about one of your own being chosen for a top sensitive diplomatic post. Sick sick sick. Maybe if both sides can get healthcare hammered out, you'll feel 'better', but somehow I doubt it.

ps...he is a great potential candidate for the next Presdient...but he is also gifted in lots of areas that can be a benifit to our country......
besides ....if it is meant to have a good Republican candidate..it will happen regardless who he assigns whereever.

Man, we'll miss him here in Utah. Hands down the best governor we've ever had. He's the first republican I've ever voted for.

i think this is a wonderful decisoin. This man is schooled in the cultural of China...he actually did his missonary work there, speaks the primary language....has a previous political backgroun enabling him to communicate the US message in a sensitive but direct way..etc I appeciate his service. Congratulations.

This was a smart political move for Pres. Obama. If the economy doesn't get better, Huntsman could have been a decent challenge in '12. This now makes any future criticism Huntsmen may level at obama in the future ring hollow. Cant just work for the guy, enjoy the benefits, and then criticize the guy when your running for president.

Paula is a troll. She is leaving the same tired crappy post in every ticker. Such a sad pathetic soul.

Remember Paula, You are entitled you your own opinions but not your own facts.

Try being a lover not a hater for once.

Kudos to President Obama for selecting the most qualified candidate for the job, not his best friend of biggest campaign contributor like we are used to seeing is in Washington.

Best of luck to Mr. Huntsman, China is a growing nation that will soon be the only superpower if don't work with them and open the doors of communication and transparency. For the sake of our nation I wish him God's speed.

Did he get GOP GOD Rush's permission to accept the position? I will not be surprised if in a couple of days, he backs out. It has happened before with other appointments.

It's Obvious that Obama supporters are the mirror image of the G.W. Bush supporters, he can do no wrong. I don't understand it. China is a HUGE diplomatic post and he's hands it to a Republican. What a revolting human being Obama is. Had we wanted republican rule, we would have elected a republican.

I am sure some senator from the party of "NO!" will hold up his confirmation.

This is a prime example of why I did not vote in the presidential election this cycle. Obama is spineless. Look for a conservative democrat to be nominated to the court. Obama is too much of a coward to fight the Republicans. What a disgrace.

I'm a Republican, but did vote for Obama. He did a wonderful thing today, I think I'm beginning to like him even more! I'm also proud that the media isn't making a big deal about the fact that Huntsman is mormon. Maybe we're all starting to grow up a bit? Progress one step at a time....

Paula-

Have you been asleep for over two years? Your statements have been proven untrue time and again. Try calling Obama a socialist, maybe that will work for you, as it seems to be resonating with 21% of the population.

He could not run for president as a republican, anyhow, since he is a moderate. Rush and Cheney would have kicked him out of the party.

This fighting between Republicans and Democrats and politics is destroying everything in its path! If Huntsman is fluent in Chinese and is familiar with International business, then Obama's selection was a sensible one to choose him to be Ambassador to China.

I see that the hateful wingnuts are at it again by calling him a RHINO! Keep up and you would have completed the destruction the GOP!

Might as well go to the other side of the aisle and appoint a Republican since the Democrat's can't seem to pay there taxes and have been all around embarrassments!!

Limbaugh will still find something to criticize....

This appointment is going to cause the Republican hate machine to go into a furious overdrive of smears and lies. They will soon declare that Huntsman is a socialist, has become a Democrat, attack him and his famliy personally etc.... the usual Rove/Limbaugh/Delay propaganda campaign, and hound him out of the Republican party for daring to consider the well-being of the nation ahead of their partisan agenda.

I live in Texas, but I can almost see Oklahoma from my house. Would I be a good Republican or whuuutttttt ??

A President who actually reaches out to the other side, no matter how many times his hands get bitten. We are truly in this together, despite our differences. He seems to understand that better than most of the other politicians we're subjected to.

From a Liberal Democrat.

This is a very good appointment. This shows again how the president is willing to cross party lines. I trust the Governor will serve with great distinction. Congratulation to the Governor.

Last Republican out the door, leave the lights on (global warming is BS anyway, right) and send a check to King Rush with whatever is left in the coffers of the once-great party that Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Reagan built.

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Checkmate! Darn it, Mr. President, they didn't see that coming. They're awaiting Jesse Jackson, Sr's appointment to this position. Now they're having to really think like concerned leaders. How dare you force the hand of bipartisanship! Evil genious!

Hmmm,

Appointing a member of the GOP to a vital position.

Reinstating Bush/Cheney policies at Gitmo...

Sounds like Obama may be wising up finally.

Sorry sheep!! LOL LOL

Sounds like he has the right qualifications. We need someone like him serving in such a critical capacity with China.

It's all a game.......

I knoew Obama was a smart man- his first 100+ have proven him to be a great choice. As of now, my doubts are gone.
Congress- catch up!

Now let's see some bipartisanship from the other side. Are you listening, Rush, Glenn and Sean?

The Republicans will now probably treat Governor Huntsman like they treated Judd Gregg from New Hampshire until he changed his mind. Outcast, traitor, sellout.

Ravi May 16th, 2009 11:46 am ET

I am so proud of our President!!! Not since Lincoln have we seen a US president try to reach out across the aisle with such persistence.

You have got to be kidding. You MIGHT be exaggerating the significance of this one appointment.

Imagine if he appoints two Republicans!

I wonder what the GOP"s "JUNKYARD DOG" Dick Cheney will bite while trying to serve this country and not his or her party

Bravo Obama!
Now there is a fine example of choosing the right man for the job no matter what his choice of politcal party might be.
Way to go Mr. President!

Congrats MR. huntsman! Your acceptance speech was an excellent
example of a true citizen! Thank you!
And thank you, President Obama, for making a choice on experience and not politics!!

How's that for bipartisanship. At least Obama is trying to reach out to the Grand Obstructionist Party. They will now probably object to this appointment because it removes a Republican governor from their ranks.

That's our man. A Team of Rivals. Well done President Obama. Too bad Gregg didn't feel the same about serving his nation as Huntsman.

annie for Palin May 16th, 2009 10:52 am ET

So now bo has eliminated hillary and another potential for 2012 and he still hasn't come off the campaign trail! Most of us are getting a little tired of all the campaigning and all the ignorant spending! Even bo said you can't borrowing from china. That came out of one side of his mouth while the other side of his mount was saying give me more china borrowed money to spend on pork barrell projects!
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Give it a rest....your name says it all....a palin voter eh...stop using those tired talking points that everyone is sick of.

It is OK, as long as you don't have Rush Limbaugh in there

well here again the President picked someone qualified to do a job for our country .. a republican gov. a mormon

hmmm and he can speak the language..

any republicans having a problem with this man .should seriously seek help.. way to go Mr President ..

each day I get up you continue to make me beleive we can get out of this mess .. way too cool ..

Great pick! I am waiting to see a press release from the GOP saying they are not surprised and for Rush to say it's actually good that Gov. Huntsman's resigning as a Gov. since he is "not a true republican." LOL. Oh yeah, Dick Chaney will go on Fox tomorrow and say he never thought huntsman was a republican since he came out for same sex unions and climate change. I wonder what Hannity has to say....

What does King Rush have to say about this? A moderate Republican who speaks mandarin who doesn't put party over country? That can't be right. He must be a liberal in Republican clothing.

We should be hearing about teleprompters, birth certificates, and "debt on our grandchildren" shortly. After all, Obama is unfit for office b/c he is all speeches, puts mustard on his hamburgers, and wants to enact his socialist/marxist/bolshevik agenda to destroy this country.

LOL @ all the the right-wing hand-wringing and never ending pathetic whining about this president. The last 8 years under Bush/Cheney have been an unmitigated disaster, where was all of the outrage while those incompetent trolls were running this country's economy and reputation into the dirt? Your massive overwhelming hypocrisy just makes me laugh. Obama is the president, I suggest you wrap your feeble minds around it and deal with it.

Wow. The President reaches across the aisle and gets slammed for "shipping a potential rival overseas"

Is this serious? Is this really still America? When Obama terms out, I'm moving. Ex-Pat America here I come

A true President. Reaching out like that (at least trying to) to the hostile Republican Party. I hope Gov. Huntsman doesn't decide to turn the job down after "thinking about it".

Actually, that's a great idea! Send this GOP guy to China, that GOP guy to Zimbabwe, the other GOP guy to Antarctica... Only trouble is that, to get Rush Limbaugh out of the country, you will need a XXL transport grate (like in the 70's "King Kong" movie) and pay an awful lot of extra for the airline ticket...

OK, seriously now: i think it's more than a gesture, that President Obama is really trying to reach out to the GOP. We live in dire times and cooperation is urgently needed. Any Republican with half a brain and any patriotism left would know that and chip in. By the way: "Decisions are made by those who show up", right?...

huntsman for prez? maybe vp but only if utahs 3 votes are critical, hah. that said, one of obamas best moves.

Imagine if Huntsman rejected this duty, all the liberals will say he is not American, not patriotic, partisan, bla bla bla.

Bottom line, according to all the liberals, their "Messiah" is always right, the Repubs are always wrong, no matter what.

As simple as that.

Problem here is Obama cannot find any capable, clean and intelligent people in his own party. Somebody is saying Obama is reaching across the aisle. I do not believe it. Obama is a radical president and he has to fill in the vacancies and he cannot find any body in his party. They are all tax-cheats and socialists.

Excellent choice,i hope the Gopers will learn from this black man how not to be self-centered.And what is wrong with CNN?Instead of telling a story as it is,you want to add a little comic of huntsman been a challenger after you've given us jindal,palin,newt,mitt etc,grow CNN.

Well, it makes sense, considering how much the republicans would whine otherwise how it's somehow democrats kissing up to to a communist government. If they're so smart, let them figure it out. Oh, and China called! Apparently they want their interest payment on the trillions of dollars Bush borrowed during his presidency.

Was Rove waterboarded yesterday?

Obama is paying lawyers to hide his birth certificate.
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Maybe you should think about paying someone to hide you dolt certificate.

Bad reporting.....to make an appointment of a man clearly qualified and prepared for a role about nothing by 2012 politics. How about a headline "Obama reaches out to knowledgeable Gov." Also, Huntsman will be in better position in 2016 anyway.... the GOP will finally be open to a moderate.

Don't worry, some Republican sheep will step up to cry about this!You could almost set your watch by it!

Obama is being more successful at pleasing his opponents than he is at responding to those who supported him.

Do you see all the negative comments about the GOP? Come on people, Obama hasn't done very good with picking candidates so far. I don't care if he is Republican or Democrat. I do care if he has ethics and if he pays taxes. Get over hating the other party so much.

Great move Mr. President, now let's see how long the GOP will hold up his nomination.

Wonder if the republicans will automatically block this appointment like they threaten to do on others. Nah...won't happen.

Huntsman knows that he has no long term future as a leader within the national Rethugican party, as it has no tolerance for leaders who happen to be morman, nor moderates. He could tack hard right, but Romney already tried that and his support plateaued.

This is not a bid to close down a future rival, but an attempt to show the Mormans that Obama's big tent has room for them.

This is exactly why I love our President. The media may have proclaimed Huntsman as a contender for 2012, but do you honestly think the GOP and their base would back a moderate? They are already eating their own people alive, pushing out Specter and Powell. If they don't want their moderates, us Dems will welcome them. The GOP is too obsessed with Ronald Regan to even fully understand what is going on right now. Most economist were saying we need to temporarily increase spending because we are in a deep recession where no one wants to spend their money to help boost the economy. The Republicans' answer was tax cuts and a spending freeze. That is like bring a knife to a gun fight.

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The GOP. Failing to do anything since January 20th 2009.

Why does this "Paula" chick keep putting on all of the discussion boards that Obama is hiding his birth certificate? I live in Hawaii, and know people that know Obama, they went to school with him, they grew up together. He has also shown his birth certificate and it has been ruled authentic by experts. Get over it ! You need a geography lesson, Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959, and Obama was born HERE in 1961. If that is the best argument you can come up with, you are pretty lame. You must be a racist, which is really sad in 2009. Let's move on to more important subjects.

"Paula",
America is so much divided right now just because of idiots like you. What President's birth certificate has to do with this appointment?
Just go ahead, in 4 years there will be 2% people like you, not 20% like now.

Well taken care of...just like Hillary. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer! Hill cannot campaign as SoS and this guy can be hidden behind the great china wall...

Another brilliant move, Mr President.

How many times did our recent Clown Prez reach across the aisle like our current real President? I don't remember one time yet President Obama continues to attempt to do the right thing. What are all the repugs going to say about this move?

IS IT 2012 YET??
I seriously doubt that you would recognize credibility if it slapped your narrow minded face.
It was locked away with all of the other secrets and lies that this country was subjected to during the the last 8 years of destructive control by the Republicans. But it is back now, that is why you actually know how to spell it.

Well Lets see the Republicans Bash this Hannity, Limbaugh, Heads must Be exploding hahahah lol

Gov Hunstman is an excellent pick, and has shown himself to be a true statesman. I hope he'll consider running for President someday.

By the way, Paula and Annie are idiots.

To Paula May 16th, 2009 11:20 am ET
Are you serious? I think you missed some of your morning meds dear. I also think you should be on the DHS list to be watched because you are WAY to paranoid and obviously delusional. Watch out the sky is falling!!!!

Terrific pick......... Qualified people should represent the US....not do for me as I do for you mentality. Go Huntsman!

Nice move. I wonder what the hateful republicans will spew about it. I guess I will have to watch Hannity Insanity hour to find out what they will all regurgitate about this.

he's probably the only politician that can speak fluent Chinese;

most can't even speak fluent English

Very smart, he will be so busy in China that he will have no time to even think about running against such a popular and successful president.

I am so proud of our President!!! Not since Lincoln have we seen a US president try to reach out across the aisle with such persistence. Please Republicans, cut President Obama some slack and start being less hostile.

Paula wrote:
Obama is paying lawyers to hide his birth certificate. We know that fact because his lawyers answers to suits all over the country are public record. There’s nothing crazier than a President hiding his birth certificate. People need to know that fact.".
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Will people like you ever give this a rest. The President has been in office 3 months now and you still come up with the same old tired useless statements. Will you say this for the next four years. No matter what he does people like you will come up with something. He can't even put mustard on his hamburger and there's an issue.

Go ahead, folks. Tell us more about how Obama can't reach across the aisle.

Great pick based on this man qualifications to speak Mandarin Chinese which is very respectful to the Chinese people.

Obama is paying lawyers to hide his birth certificate. We know that fact because his lawyers answers to suits all over the country are public record. There’s nothing crazier than a President hiding his birth certificate. People need to know that fact.".

If he can do the job, why not!! Our relationship with other nations should go beyond policitcal affilication.

Great move, Mr. President!
And, let see what repugs will say on this!

Huntsman is the type of moderate, sensible Republican that GOP leaders like Limbaugh, Cheney, Gingrich are trying to chase out of the party.

Huntsman, like Colin Powell, has opted to serve in foriegn affairs rather than fight against partisan idealogues in his own party.

He'll be the 2016 Democratic nominee at this rate.

The governor should decline. Obama's envoys are there to carry the white flag, nothing more.

So now bo has eliminated hillary and another potential for 2012 and he still hasn't come off the campaign trail! Most of us are getting a little tired of all the campaigning and all the ignorant spending! Even bo said you can't borrowing from china. That came out of one side of his mouth while the other side of his mount was saying give me more china borrowed money to spend on pork barrell projects!

For the first time in my voting life I can honestly say we have a true leader as President. How many examples of "transcending the pettiness of politics" is he going to have to accomplish, before his opposition (which continues to self destruct) figures out what makes this individual special? Keep supporting him, majority of you voters. He certainly deserves our support.

How many potential rivals does CNN have for President Obama? Has Huntsman ever said that? Why would a seemingly very intelligent, accomplished man set himself for the hate and characterization of the Rush base and the media??

Why not use the article to give more details about the qualifications of the man like that he speaks Mandarin?

Better check with RUH.. boy on this.. this dude is a moderate.. or maybe old RUSH is glad to get him out of the country. ...too bad republicans... a moderate someday against.,,,,,, old RUSH......

2012 is going to be a loss for the Republicans, and whichever candidate they put up will be a sacrificial lamb. If Huntsman waits for 2016, however, he's got a pretty good chance of being president. And he is an excellent choice for China.

Dick Cheney will announce that Huntsman is no longer welcome in the GOP. Limbaugh will call him a couple of names.

We are listening. GOP...are you out there?

This Republican will bring badly needed credibility to the Obama-Pelosi-Frank government.

Let us hear the GOP find fault with this appointment.

Oh yeah, get this guy as far from the US as possible, so he can't be a threat.