Mitt Romneys inability to connect with people not his corporate success and vast personal fortune could ultimately be what derails his campaign, said business broadcast veteran Neil Cavuto in an exclusive interview.

Weve had lots of wealthy presidents, Cavuto, managing editor for business news at Fox News Channel and Fox Business News, told the Herald. Romneys wealth has hurt him because he hasnt embraced it.

Cavuto, referring to the latest of Romneys Thurston Howell III-like wealth gaffes, said, Romney should have told voters he wants to be in the position to help them get a couple of Cadillacs. He needs to be quicker on his feet. Theres nothing wrong with being wealthy. Theres something wrong with being uncomfortable with people.

As Massachusetts primary voters head to the polls today, Cavuto said, Ask if your former governor is up for the task. Can he make things economically right?

The veteran business journalist, who has been covering the primary as a business story because the economy is such a key issue, said President Obama soon may regret his strategy of attacking Wall Street.

I dont think demonizing Wall Street was a good strategy, Cavuto said. I think you dont damn success and point fingers. You find a better way to do it. Like John F. Kennedy did quietly with the steel industry.

But Obama may benefit from economic recovery, he said.

Theres a distinct likelihood the unemployment rate could be under 8 percent in November, Cavuto said. The trend is the presidents friend.

The news anchor, a cancer survivor who is battling multiple sclerosis, said he doesnt like to complain, either about his illnesses or the challenges of building up the Fox Business News brand.

At first when I left CNBC, it was like I was in the witness protection program, said Cavuto, who joined Fox News nearly 16 years ago. But good things take time. I believe if you build it, they will come. Im not going to lie to you. Its an uphill battle, but I know what it takes to connect to people.

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Fox News big: Mitt 'uncomfortable with people'