Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman to Sit Out GOP Presidential Debate Set for June 13 in New Hampshire

Looking for former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman at the June 13 GOP debate in New Hampshire? Don't hold your breath. He said yesterday that he won't be there. He won't be participating in any presidential debates until he makes a decision of whether or not he'll seek the GOP presidential nomination.

Huntsman, you should note, served as ambassador to China under President Barack Obama. He recently spent five days in New Hampshire, testing the waters, if you will. He reportedly won't make a decision about running until after the June 13th debates. The debate is being sponsored by CNN, the Manchester Union Leader and WMUR-TV and will broadcast live from St. Anselm College.

Jon Huntsman is an interesting play for the nomination, but the fact that he worked for President Obama could be a little awkward and I might also add, he's more of a moderate Republican, which could be interesting for independents and progressives. He's certainly a more trustworthy possibility than Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Ron Paul, Michele Bachmann and yes, Sarah Palin.