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.
Fair enough. There are plenty of reasons to be critical of McVain without moving into the realms of the unverifiable.
mk is a GOOD guy and I cherished friend of mine.
Good guys call in airstrikes on their own posts. Agree heartily.
BUMP!
The left "think" he is unelectable, that is why they are rooting for him. The truth is that he is very electable. All we need do is get him name recognition and spread his conservative message.
The dark horse candidate has been the victor many times. Especially times like this one, when a herd of candidates, carrying way too much baggage are scrambling for the opportunity to carry on the statusqo.
Hunter can win big if the party will support him. If the party doesn't support him, I will support him instead of the party.
How about sharing your evidence for that. I dont see it.
Lets review a few common observations, you can look up the details yourself.
#1 the majority of voting mature adults want a secure border.
#2 people are tired of jobs leaving the U.S. for China, just look at Detroit.
#3 last time i checked most Americans are not for same sex marriage.
#4 Take a poll on how many Americans want genetic cloning
#5 take a poll on how many Americans want higher taxes
#6 Nobody wants a softy on the WOT
#7 Anyone with half a brain understands we have to win in Iraq, doesn't mean they agree with the progress
#8 how many people are tired of pointles circular double talk statements.
#9 a little back bone will go a long ways (DUNCAN HUNTER)
Your post spoke for itself. You were so 'confident' that no one would be able to find ANY threads prior to Nov. mentioning Hunter when the fact is he has been in the news and a powerful member of Congress. And he has been on political shows. So his name hasn't been put out there like McCain and Rudy ALL THE TIME by the media but other than Newt, no other nominee is on familiar ground with the public. Hunter has more than a name because he has substance. All your trashing deals with 'who?'. You should have never made that ignorant post to begin with.
Why don't you follow the advice of your screenname??
"I have no problem with those pointing out any candidate's flaws. I only have a problem with those who pretend a candidate with 1% of the vote in most polls if that can win the nomination. What makes a fanatic is BELIEVING such things. Only the wildly unrealistic fanaticism is dangerous."
Well then, tell me your heinous what the hell are the primaries for to begin with? I know you'd like a coronation! Get over yourself and trying to tell people who, God forbid, dare to have the *audacity* to support Duncan Hunter because we actually think he would make an awesome candidate and one of the greatest Presidents, we are "fanatical" and "dangerous". How dare we try to get people to actually learn about and know Duncan Hunter because, God forbid, they may actually like him and realize there's a real great man in this race. It's called politics, my dear. You really need to quit being so condescending because the candidates you would wish us to have will only go down in the pulls, whereas Hunter can only go up and obviously that worries you.
Correction:pulls=polls
I love Kyl, too. Maybe we can get a Hunter/Kyl ticket?
Rudy may have 'name recognition' but what would be left of conservatism in a party with Rudy leading it? You sure do take up for your boy so I can see why you are such a worried presence on the Hunter threads!
"If he doesnt win red states, it will because "so called" conservatives like yourself will sit on their asses and coronate Hillary. Dont mind the fact that we wont have enough senators to get a true blue conservative judge on the court. Dont mind the fact that even the Dems have given up on enacting new gun control laws as they know its bad politics. If it makes you feel good go for it. But hey, if you want eight more years of Bubba in the White House, be my guest. A few more years and I will be recipient of all the good things that the nanny state has to offer in terms of Social Security and Medicare. Might be personaly advantageous to have a Dem in charge."
You need not worry about Rudy losing because I stay away from the polls because I live in NY anyways and Rudy has never had ANY chance of taking this state and that's why he stayed away from taking on Hillary twice. Darling Rudy has NO chance with the 'blue' states like NY while we could still keep the 'red' states but such *experts*(gag) like you will lead us down the path where we are faced with a discouraging election when people are not motivated to go to the polls. And how can you assure Rudy won't do his part to be 'bipartisan' with a Demonrat Congress and offer up THEIR choices for judges?! That is a genuine concern for someone that doesn't hold the 2nd Amendment, abortion, etc. in high regard.
"Hunter's biggest problem is name recognition,"
I said this on another thread, but it bears repeating.
No one outside of Georgia had ever heard of Jimmah Cartah in 1976.
You just can't stay away from the Hunter threads and that says it all. Why do you waste your time in these threads if it is so hopeless? I think I'll donate some more $ to Hunter in your name, Davey.
"Yeah if your party is considered weak on defense, its a help. Cheney dont need no vet resume. Bush didnt win because of guarding the skys of Texas and Alabama. The Dems last time had a general running and he didnt even get the nomination. What battle did Hunter win? Did he lead the charge up Pork Chop Hill? Was he commander at Khe Sang when it was overrun by the North Vietnamese? Did he engineer the invasion of Normandy? Did he lead troops in the Pacific and in Korea?"
Well that chickenhawk charge is nice, isn't it? How about the fact that the public is ALWAYS more impressed with military service but, as you said, the Demonrats feel they need to use it because they are weak on defense. Hunter is great with everything else and has the military experience along with his son so that does play a part whether you admit to it or not. McCain's strong draw was for his military service.
"Pork distributor. If you think congressional committee chairmanships do much for a resume these days you are mistaken, especially if an R follows your names. The Republicans didnt get voted out because they were too liberal. They got voted out because they didnt care about solving national problems, just taking care of getting reelected and staying in power. How did that work out?"
If anything needs the 'pork' it is national defense and our armed services! It is pointed out that he is not just another member of Congress but in the leadership position on the most powerful committee.
"Then where was he for the last couple of years when at least one intelligent voice was needed in the Republican congress? Heck the President wasnt going to convince anyone about anything and all the guys on the talk shows were constantly talking to themselves about process rather than substance and patting themselves on the back and saying give us another chance and this time we will do for you what we said we would do back in '94."
Hunter called out the absurdity of Abu Ghraib and the focus that was given to it and harm they were doing undermining the effort. Hunter called out the criticism of Guantanamo by telling how conditions really were and challenging those crying about how it was a concentration camp, Hunter has been steadfast in support of the war and put up a bill after Murtha's challenge that we pull our troops out to make Demonrats put their vote where their mouths were. Hunter called for CNN to be pulled out as embeds with our troops in Iraq after they aired the sniper video and went straight after Blitzer and asked him and the press "do you want us to win? Because, frankly, press coverage is helping our enemies". Yes, this man is at the fore of the GOP in fighting back.
Well, it was pointed out that Texas Governor really isn't as powerful position as other state Governors and he was less powerful than Lt. Gov. and that got play in the election. But you choose to forget that that doesn't support your condescention.
Who knows it? Besides McCain's strong draw wasnt for his military service, it was for his POW status. Americans always love a victim.
If anything needs the 'pork' it is national defense and our armed services! It is pointed out that he is not just another member of Congress but in the leadership position on the most powerful committee.
Wrong! You do know what pork is, right. What our country needs is effective spending on defense, not paying to keep outdated and unncecessary bases open in a congressman's district to keep him in power.
Hunter called out the absurdity of Abu Ghraib and the focus that was given to it and harm they were doing undermining the effort. Hunter called out the criticism of Guantanamo by telling how conditions really were and challenging those crying about how it was a concentration camp, Hunter has been steadfast in support of the war and put up a bill after Murtha's challenge that we pull our troops out to make Demonrats put their vote where their mouths were. Hunter called for CNN to be pulled out as embeds with our troops in Iraq after they aired the sniper video and went straight after Blitzer and asked him and the press "do you want us to win? Because, frankly, press coverage is helping our enemies". Yes, this man is at the fore of the GOP in fighting back.
Did a lot of good, hey? One man preaching to the choir and getting no media exposure doesnt sound like anyone who can jump from less than one percent to fiftyone percent of even the Republican vote much less the general electorate.
Have I mentioned how glad I am you didn't coach the 1980 Olympic hockey team?
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