Posted on 06/01/2007 5:12:10 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued
California Rep. Duncan Hunter is leaving the House after 14 terms to seek the 2008 GOP presidential nomination — and guess what? A certain Duncan D. Hunter is running to succeed him. But in a San Diego district that's virtually assured of electing the Republican nominee, a bevy of party hopefuls are lining up to block the family's succession plans in the 52nd District.
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News and analysis on CQ.com CQPolitics.com Daily E-mail CQ Midday Update from Capitol Hill Congressional Quarterly Free Newsletters Brian W. Jones, a Republican councilman in the city of Santee, recently filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to organize a House campaign. Jones plans a formal candidacy announcement in early July.
Jones told CQPolitics.com in an interview Tuesday that preparing early for the contest should give him a leg up in fundraising and organization over other competitors, which he described as the “number one challenge” in the race. He said his ideology, which includes an opposition to abortion, same-sex marriage and illegal immigration and support for a strong national defense, is “right in line with what I believe would be the majority of the district.”
Jones said he called the younger Hunter in early April to let him know that if he decided to run, “it wasn’t a personal thing.”
Hunter, who filed paperwork with the FEC in April, serves in the Marine Corps and was reactivated for service this month and is presently in Afghanistan.
Hunter, 30, has no political experience. But his military background could win him some support in the district, which is home to several military bases.
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This is an interesting story.
I wonder if Duncan Duane Hunter’s use of his father’s name (omitting their differing middle initials) will seem too opportunisitc?
If Jr is anything like his dad, he’ll make a great conservative congressman.
Very true. But now I’m wondering if his tour of duty will interfere with his ability to run.
Don't know, but it will probably interfere with his ability to have his absentee ballot counted. 8^)
Well, both Hunter and Jones sound like good candidates.
If I were voting, I’d look very closely. Take this from 2002 for example (”common good” pffft!):
Brian W. Jones
Manager, nonprofit organization; small-business owner
Age: 34
” ... I am a student of leadership and have learned to set goals and execute action plans. I’m a bridge builder. I can set aside my preferences for the common good.”
JC Watts was just on CNN talking good about Hunter!
Also, this post, thanks, holyscroller.
DUNCAN HUNTER NEWS:
King County, (Seattle) Washington checking in. In a straw poll at our county convention today, The results were (#1) Fred Thompson, (#2) Rudy Guiliani, (#3) Mitt Romney, (#4) Woo Hoo! Duncan Hunter. McCain and all the others never even made a showing.
106 posted on 06/02/2007 10:33:18 PM PDT by holyscroller
Duncan D. Hunter is busy killing terrorists in Afghanistan and could not be reached for comment.
Well said!
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