Releasing Jobs Plan, Jon Huntsman Bashes Obama over the Economy

Polling in low single digits at the national level and in most states as he continues to seek the Republican presidential nomination, former Gov. Jon Huntsman of Utah took aim Wednesday at his former boss President Barack Obama on the economy. Huntsman, who served in the Obama administration as ambassador to China, unveiled his jobs plan on Wednesday in New Hampshire. He called for reforming taxes and regulations, expanding free trade and seeking more energy exploration to lead to energy independence.

The president believes that we can tax and spend and regulate our way to prosperity. We cannot, insisted Huntsman. We must compete our way to prosperity. Its time for America to start working again. It's time for America to start making things again.

It's time for America to stand up and start competing again, Huntsman continued. Meeting our challenges will require serious solutions, but above all, it will require serious leadership a quality in high demand in our nations capital, and among my opponents on the campaign trail.

Keep an eye on Sunshine State News this weekend for more on Huntsman's job plan.