Huntsman was one of John McCain 's earliest supporters in his 2008 presidential campaign , while most Utah and Mormon politicians supported Mitt Romney . Huntsman helped McCain campaign in New Hampshire and went with him to Iraq over Thanksgiving in 2007 . At the 2008 Republican National Convention , Huntsman delivered a nominating speech for Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin , the party 's nominee for vice president
2008 Republican National Convention
2008 Republican National Convention
Jon Huntsman Jr.