CNN’s Randi Kaye Grills Jon Huntsman’s Campaign Manager Over His Candidate’s Wealth

In a spirited back-and-forth, CNN’s Randi Kaye went head-to-head with Jon Huntsman campaign manager Matt David over his candidate’s wealth. “Your family’s wealth pretty much makes Romney’s look like pocket change. So what makes Huntsman the millionaire different from Romney the millionaire?” “Well, I can only speak to my own experience,” David sidestepped. “And we’ve lived the American dream. We didn’t start with a family business. We all pulled together and helped to build it.”

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“We didn’t really get a clear answer to that question, Matt,” Kaye pressed. “So can you help us out? What is the difference between Romney the millionaire and Huntsman the millionaire?”

“Listen! Governor Huntsman — the differences are stark!” David exclaimed. “Governor Huntsman started a family manufacturing business with his dad, grew it to be a very successful company, then went to be on a two-term governor, with a very good record. You compare that to Mitt Romney, who was 47th in job creation when Governor Huntsman was number 1. Who did health care with a mandate, similar to President Obama. Governor Huntsman did health care without a mandate. Governor Romney raised taxes. Governor Huntsman had the historic largest tax cut in his state. I think the differences are pretty simple and laid out. I think, ultimately, voters are going to see that.”

Watch Kaye hold David’s feet to the fire on Huntsman’s wealth below via CNN:

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