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Huntsman says he would likely skip Iowa caucuses

Potential Republican presidential contender Jon Huntsman says it's unlikely that he'll compete in Iowa's lead-off caucuses because he doesn't support the ethanol subsidies that many Iowa voters see as a way of life and a deal-breaker.
Former Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr., of Utah, right, talks presidential hopeful former Gov. Gary Johnson of New Mexico on Friday.
Former Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr., of Utah, right, talks presidential hopeful former Gov. Gary Johnson of New Mexico on Friday.Jim Cole / AP
/ Source: The Associated Press
By PHILIP ELLIOTT

Potential Republican presidential contender Jon Huntsman says it's unlikely that he'll compete in Iowa's lead-off caucuses.

The former Utah governor and ambassador to China tells New Hampshire activists that he doesn't support subsidies for corn-based ethanol.

Huntsman says he won't waste time trying to win over Iowa voters who see support for ethanol subsidies is a way of life and a deal-breaker.

Huntsman is expected to join the GOP contest in the coming weeks and is treating New Hampshire as his launch.

He's not participating in a June 13 debate that many of his likely rivals will join.

Huntsman is in New Hampshire for a three-day swing introducing himself to voters who have the nation's first primary.

PHILIP ELLIOTT