Huntsman has a pretty good record but just doesn’t come across as “Presidential” on TV. It’s probably too late for him this time, but he’ll be a strong challenger to Jeb in 2016.
Anyone being patronized with 1 or 2 questions and relegated to the end position in debates will have a challenge coming across as commanding on television. But Huntsman looks and sounds nothing but presidential in one on one studio appearances and voter events.