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The Next McCain?

Jon Huntsman’s decision to take the China ambassadorship follows a calculus that positions him as the Republicans’ new maverick—and a presidential contender in 2016.

Robert Gehrke
Robert Gehrke
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Robert Gehrke

Robert Gehrke

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