Politics | Jon Huntsman Huntsman's Campaign Manager Quits A 'retooling' of the campaign, maybe? By Matt Cantor Posted Jul 21, 2011 3:20 PM CDT Copied Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman speaks at a rally in West Valley City, Utah, on July 16. (AP Photo/Jim Urquhart) This probably doesn't say great things about Jon Huntsman's 2012 race so far: His campaign manager is resigning, the Washington Post reports. A Huntsman adviser didn’t explain the reason for Susie Wiles' departure other than noting “the campaign is moving into phase two, which will be more aggressive from a messaging and tactical standpoint.” Politico sees it as Huntsman "retooling after a rocky start." Communications director Matt David will take Wiles’ position. Click for more. Read These Next Plane windshield partially shatters mid-flight. There's a suspect. 'Butt-breathing' could be the future for struggling patients. A well-known nutrition influencer died after a home birth. RFK Jr. offered his wife a fake separation. Report an error