Posted on 03/17/2007 10:42:44 AM PDT by AuntB
Fact is anybody on the ballot can win even if the odds are long. For that reason we ought to listen to each and every one of them.
"If conservatives were to write down everything they wanted on a sheet of paper...Duncan Hunter would be that man."
- Michael Reagan on the Michael Reagan show 3/11/2007
DELAY: I love Duncan Hunter........ as far as having a commander-in-chief, he couldn't be any better. I mean, he's the best.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1802383/posts
Henry HYDE: I think there are lots of potential statesmen. I think there are some pretty good people here, really outstanding. Duncan Hunter is a is a man of high principle [and] courage in a very tough job. Were lucky to have him.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1800499/posts
Sam Hunter: am: My father believes in limited government, requiring only a large enough bureaucracy to execute the basic functions of the Federal Government, while leaving control of all other aspects of Government to the states and the American people.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1801952/posts
Duncan Hunter is a true conservative and patriot. Sadly, I can't say the same about any of the other candidates.
Duncan Hunter '08!
I could not agree more, RightWhale. I want to see 'em all in a debate!
Not to be disrespecful to Mr. Hunter, who by all accounts is an exemplary conservative, or his many FR supporters, but outside of Free Republic I have never seen any metnion of him. Not even on Fox News (thougth I admit I could have missed it). And I certainly doubt the MSM is talking about him.
It is early yet, but traction and name recognition go hand in hand.
You've missed them all. He's been on Fox this week, MSNBC, Glenn Beck and Dobbs and Blitzer on CNN, among others.
Trust me, if I have missed him, the average American who could care less about politics until the day before time to vote, has missed him as well. (There, I think my spelling has improved a bit over the last post. ;-)
That's why we all need to get the word out about Duncan Hunter. Tell your friends, write letters to the editor, and contribute to his campaign. We can't expect the MSM to pay any attention to a real conservative.
Likewise. Given the number of qualified candidates emerging, I'd like to see a marathon debate. Don't want to see any question unasked or unanswered -- no stone left unturned.
Such an event would help to solidify the party and would be very healthy for the nation. Would also let the rank and file Dems realize how bare their cupboard is and what the real problems facing the nation are. The Dems certainly are not going to be told by their leadership.
Wonder if they're (the MSM) trying to promote safe alternatives to their lefty candidates.
That's a pretty safe bet IMO.
Someone asked about what programs Hunter would cut. Here is something he said about that.
3. Balanced Budget Duncan Hunter
I support a balanced federal budget, with additional revenue provided by economic growth, not increased taxes. Further, I support limiting growth in non-defense areas.
4. Areas of federal spending that will be priority for reductions and increases:
A balanced federal budget is a priority for our national economic health and long-term prosperity. Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have fought for federal spending to provide for our national and homeland security, as directed by the U.S. Constitution, and funding increases in both of these arenas will be necessary in the future to keep our families safe and secure
Budgetary savings must be identified through efficiency reforms throughout the federal government. Furthermore, we must aggressively attack the creation and funding of duplicative federal programs, many of which simply do not perform but cost taxpayers millions of their hard-earned dollars. According to Office of Management and Budget, 28% of federal programs are either ineffective or have results that are not demonstrated. Reforming, combining or eliminating those programs remains among my highest legislative priorities.
http://sacredcow.wordpress.com/2007/03/04/duncan-hunter-budget-and-economy/
Duncan Hunter has my vote!!
Keep up the work, Aunt B.
I think Hunter would unify conservatives once the other "secondary" candidates begin to drop out. I suspect that Tom Tancredo and Ron Paul will endorse Hunter once they get a fair hearing.
I play Lotto, so I guess there is a chance....
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