This sort of statement by a candidate is predictable. Its harder to understand, particularly in a three paragraph press release exactly what Huntman would do to solve the problem. As I’ve pointed out before, Utah faces some really touch choices over the next decade. Huntsman’s short answer: grow the economy, but that’s easier said than done.

Don’t get me wrong, I think Huntsman has to say “don’t raise taxes.” But I want to see more than simplistic solutions. Governor Walker has at least proposed something concrete and she’s done so after years of government service and having a clear understanding of the realities of the situation. The least the other candidates can do, if they disagree with her position, is to present proposals that are equally concrete and realistic.