Representative Duncan Hunter,( R-Calif.), announces that he is exploring the possibility of a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008 in San Diego. In the background is the retired aircraft carrier the USS Midway.
SAN DIEGO – East County Congressman Duncan Hunter announced Monday that he will seek the Republican nomination in the 2008 presidential race.
Hunter, R-Alpine, made the announcement on downtown San Diego's waterfront against the backdrop of the aircraft carrier Midway.
“As I finish my final two years as chairman of the Armed Services Committee, and serve you, I am also going to be preparing to run for president of the United States,” Hunter said.