Politics & Government

VIDEO: Excited Huntsman Draws Overflow Crowd at Bedford House Party

Some supporters, media relegated to standing outside.

Jon Huntsman says he's feeling a surge of momentum.

The steadily increasing sizes of the crowds at his events support the notion.

Tonight, roughly 48 hours before the votes will be tallied around New Hampshire, Huntsman attended a house party at the home of Jason and Heidi Cole in Bedford, where he was forced to fight through an overflow crowd of interested voters. Media cameras were forced to remain outside, along with many supporters who couldn't fit into the large living room.

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The former Utah governor and China ambassador, who has spent more time in the Granite State than any other candidate, completely snubbing Iowa and - tallying more than 160 local public appearances - has staked his campaign on his .

Huntsman has also taken a more aggressive approach recently toward NH Primary frontrunners and .

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