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 He was an Olympian. Now he's the FBI's most wanted. Disturbing turn of events in case of a teen found dead on a cruise. Earhart experts not exactly excited about the latest document dump. Longtime Simpsons character is 'dead as a doornail.' Report an error