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Political analyst says [Duncan] Hunter can move into GOP top tier
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| 1/31/07
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Posted on 01/31/2007 8:46:24 AM PST by Antoninus
Political analyst and former Democrat insider Keith Thompson says even though Duncan Hunter is considered a long-shot for the White House, the California congressman could move into the top tier of GOP hopefuls as the 2008 presidential campaign progresses.
Hunter officially entered the 2008 presidential "sweepstakes" last week, Thompson notes. He says the candidate, as the former chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has a strong conservative voting record working in his favor; and he is particularly known for his support of the military and his opposition to illegal immigration.
For these reasons, Thompson feels the California representative is at the top of the second tier of Republican hopefuls right now and is capable of moving up. Hunter has "a fairly decent financial base right now [and] some key supporters who are helping him get his campaign to the next level," the political analyst points out; "so I think he could come right into that first tier very quickly and be a significant candidate for the nomination."
Hunter's biggest problem is name recognition, Thompson acknowledges. He says that is one advantage early GOP favorites John McCain and Rudy Giuliani have over the California lawmaker.
But even though Hunter does not come in with the years of exposure that those virtually "mythological figures" have, Thompson observes, he says "the name recognition factor could change," and Hunter could become a force to be reckoned with in the coming 2008 presidential campaign.
TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; duncanhunter; election2008; electionpresident; president
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To: HostileTerritory
We do need someone new to shake things up and if people can focus on this guy as an alternative to the current mix, who knows what can happen?
Indeed! It can happen, but we all need to get united and WORK to make it happen.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:19:05 AM PST
by
Antoninus
( Who is Duncan Hunter? Find out....www.gohunter08.com)
To: Dave S
My three: McCain, Giuliani, and Romney, all have a strong chance of winning the general election. Only if you're gullible enough to believe whatever the mainstream media tells you.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:19:19 AM PST
by
NapkinUser
(http://www.teamtancredo.com/)
To: Fierce Allegiance
So because I condemn the hate-filled homosexual rants around here, now you "assume" I support the gay agenda?
Well, you know what they say about people who assume things, don't you? Pick the first three letters of assume...
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:19:24 AM PST
by
Peach
(The Clintons pardoned more terrorists than they captured or killed.)
To: NapkinUser
Wow. I knew you had a reading comprehension problem, but I didn't know it was that bad.
Directly in my original Stormfront comment was the post made by someone who later apologized for calling people who like Rudy Rudynazis.
And you think that DOESN'T sound like Stormfront? ROFL.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:20:49 AM PST
by
Peach
(The Clintons pardoned more terrorists than they captured or killed.)
To: Fierce Allegiance
"Hunter is the real deal. they hate that, because they are not conservaives"
I might be a lot of things but please not: 'conservaives' Is it really bad to be one of those? LOL!
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:20:58 AM PST
by
JimFreedom
(We cannot forsake progress for perfection - Jim Nussle)
To: Spiff; All
Spiff, where is the TABLE? lol... let's put it up.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:21:07 AM PST
by
ElPatriota
(Let's not forget, we are all still friends - basically :) - despite our differences)
To: Peach
You know, this is what the heck is wrong with people like you. You just make stuff up out of thin air. Get lost.
You do realize that the forum owner himself has a fairly negative opinion of the homosexual agenda, right?
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:21:19 AM PST
by
Antoninus
( Who is Duncan Hunter? Find out....www.gohunter08.com)
To: justshutupandtakeit
Unfortunately I have seen only a few Hunter fans who say they would vote for whomever wins the nomination.That's because the Rudy McRomneys are repulsive to a lot of conservatives. That happens with liberals under an R ticket.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:21:45 AM PST
by
Fierce Allegiance
("Campers laugh at clowns behind closed doors." GOHUNTER08!)
To: dirtboy
Nothing like complaining about someone calling a few people Nazis ... by saying other people are Nazis. Oh, another day, another little lie by dirtboy. I haven't called anyone a Nazi.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:21:55 AM PST
by
Peach
(The Clintons pardoned more terrorists than they captured or killed.)
To: Antoninus
There are probably hundreds of thousands of people who could effectively lead America as President, but to get elected, most people need to have at least heard of you.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:22:05 AM PST
by
3niner
(War is one game where the home team always loses.)
To: JimFreedom
You may notice I miss my 't's a bit. Sorry. battlescars, iykwim.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:23:04 AM PST
by
Fierce Allegiance
("Campers laugh at clowns behind closed doors." GOHUNTER08!)
To: william clark
Nice leftist-style dodge of ignoring a rebuttal to your original contention, which was that the MSM wouldn't provide any free publicity to Hunter's candidacy. Apparently you go looking for it because I havent heard or seen any reference to Duncan Hunter all week, in the newspaper, on TV (including Fox News), and on talk radio. If I havent seen it, its not likely that real voters have either. When you are behind Dennis Kuchinich on the name recognition meter, you need a lot of exposure. Hillary gets all she needs on the late night shows when they replay her comment about dealing with evil or bad men.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:23:22 AM PST
by
Dave S
To: Mrs. B.S. Roberts
Ahhh...I do so love a good dose of vitriol in the morning.
To: Fierce Allegiance
with zero basis for doing soWell, you'd know about ZERO BASIS, wouldn't you?
But it's not my fault you're ignorant of proper grammar usage.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:23:36 AM PST
by
Howlin
(Honk if you like Fred Thompson!!!)
To: Antoninus
Duh. That doesn't make some of the rants around here any less disgusting.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:23:50 AM PST
by
Peach
(The Clintons pardoned more terrorists than they captured or killed.)
To: Dave S
"My three: McCain, Giuliani, and Romney, all have a strong chance of winning the general election. That is something that Hunter supporters cant say."Conservatives will not vote for those three. Why do you think the liberals took control again ~ conservatives didn't vote.
That's an old curmudgeon's view. >:-}
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:24:03 AM PST
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: Dave S
My three: McCain, Giuliani, and Romney, all have a strong chance of winning the general election.
Wrong. The each have no chance. All, to a certain extent, are party-splitters. If the GOP (God forbid!) nominates one of these three liberals, it leaves them exposed to a 3rd party challenge on the right. Do you honestly think the Dems and MSM are stupid enough to let such an opportunity go by the wayside? I'm telling you right now--they're not.
Did we learn nothing from 1992??
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:24:19 AM PST
by
Antoninus
( Who is Duncan Hunter? Find out....www.gohunter08.com)
To: NapkinUser; Peach
You're the one here comparing some Freepers to Stormfront.Struck a nerve, did she?
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:24:29 AM PST
by
Howlin
(Honk if you like Fred Thompson!!!)
To: Fierce Allegiance
I think it is completely ridiculous and in no way reflects the views of most of those skeptical of Hunter's chances. Could be a troll saying something so stupid.
As I said I have seen very few remarks from posters who do not like the guy just skepticism about his chances.
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:24:42 AM PST
by
justshutupandtakeit
(If you believe ANYTHING in the Treason Media you are a fool.)
To: Antoninus
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posted on
01/31/2007 10:25:03 AM PST
by
Guenevere
(Duncan Hunter for President....2008!)
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