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Conservative Case for Duncan Hunter In 2008
Townhall.com ^ | 2/2/07 | John Hawkins

Posted on 02/13/2007 7:00:44 PM PST by dfwddr

If you're looking for someone who can represent the conservative wing of the Republican Party in 2008, California Congressman Duncan Hunter fills that bill far better that any of the top contenders who have already gotten into the race. Here's a short, but sweet primer that may help explain why that's the case.

(Excerpt) Read more at townhall.com ...


TOPICS: Editorial; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; duncanhunter; duncanwho; electionpresident; elections; hunter; president2008
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Slightly dated, but a good read.

"In important electoral-vote-rich states like Ohio, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, Hunter's message will resonate with working class Democrats who might not otherwise vote Republican."

1 posted on 02/13/2007 7:00:46 PM PST by dfwddr
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To: dfwddr
conservative wing of the Republican Party

Anyone else catch that breath of fresh air?

2 posted on 02/13/2007 7:03:58 PM PST by Enosh (†)
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"There is one area in particular where Duncan Hunter departs from the conservative orthodoxy and that's on trade issues. He's neither a fan of free trade agreements like NAFTA and CAFTA, nor does he think we're getting a square deal on trade from China.

Although many Republicans will disagree with Hunter on this issue, many Democrats find themselves nodding their heads in agreement with what he has to say."

3 posted on 02/13/2007 7:04:44 PM PST by FairOpinion (Tell Congress: Work for Victory in Iraq. Stop Hillary. Go to: http://www.TheVanguard.org)
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To: dfwddr

Ladies and Gentlmen, my choice for the 08, R.Lee Ermy..


4 posted on 02/13/2007 7:05:10 PM PST by 3IDVET (Next time ask a liberal What will you do when a terrorist says Convert or Die????)
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To: dfwddr

Hunter is definitely in the running for me.


5 posted on 02/13/2007 7:06:37 PM PST by The Ghost of FReepers Past (Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light..... Isaiah 5:20)
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To: dfwddr
Why are you guys posting old Hunter news articles?

Seriously, I haven't seen any new Hunter news stories this week. Why is that?

6 posted on 02/13/2007 7:07:46 PM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Good night Chesty, wherever you are!)
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Why is that?

Because the MSM likes your guy Rudy.

Why is that?

7 posted on 02/13/2007 7:09:17 PM PST by Enosh (†)
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To: FairOpinion
So you'll kick Duncan for this but aRnie gets a free pass, no matter how many things he agrees with and carries water for the dems on?

Surprise Surprise.. Well, not really ,, for a TWirP!

8 posted on 02/13/2007 7:10:54 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ......)
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To: FairOpinion

There are a lot of conservatives who aren't fans of NAFTA or CAFTA too.


9 posted on 02/13/2007 7:11:38 PM PST by cripplecreek (Peace without victory is a temporary illusion.)
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To: The Ghost of FReepers Past

He's in the running for me, too.

I want to hear him live in front of a camera.


10 posted on 02/13/2007 7:15:32 PM PST by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and proud of it! Supporting our troops means praying for them to WIN!)
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To: dfwddr
..found this today--I love Hagel's numbers LOL

Link

11 posted on 02/13/2007 7:17:03 PM PST by WalterSkinner ( ..when there is any conflict between God and Caesar -- guess who loses?)
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We'll join with you on that one, and really if some Dems nod with Duncan Hunter on that one so what.


12 posted on 02/13/2007 7:17:13 PM PST by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists...call 'em what you will...They ALL have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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To: FairOpinion

Yup. That means he's electable. Middle America is going to like what they see.


13 posted on 02/13/2007 7:19:40 PM PST by Kevmo (The first labor of Huntercles: Defeating the 3-headed RINO)
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To: 3IDVET
R.Lee Ermy

LOL

VP maybe ???

14 posted on 02/13/2007 7:19:55 PM PST by dfwddr (Duncan Hunter '08 -- the real thing.)
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To: cripplecreek
There are a lot of conservatives who aren't fans of NAFTA or CAFTA too.

Bears repeating !

15 posted on 02/13/2007 7:22:09 PM PST by dfwddr (Duncan Hunter '08 -- the real thing.)
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To: WalterSkinner
I saw that earlier also...

I like the way the top two fell !

16 posted on 02/13/2007 7:23:53 PM PST by dfwddr (Duncan Hunter '08 -- the real thing.)
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To: Kevmo

Micky Mouse has a better chance of both capturing the Republican nomination and of beating Hillary, than Duncan Hunter.

In R polls he polled less than 1%


17 posted on 02/13/2007 7:24:30 PM PST by FairOpinion (Tell Congress: Work for Victory in Iraq. Stop Hillary. Go to: http://www.TheVanguard.org)
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To: rockinqsranch

I am all for free trade, I believe America can compete with anyone in the world. Hunter has stated he supports free trade but is unwilling to be taken advantage of with unfair practices. This is going to appeal to independents and moderate democrats, especially in union states, Mich, Ohio, Penns. Many union guys are pro gun, pro-life and opposed to gay marriage.


18 posted on 02/13/2007 7:24:56 PM PST by upsdriver ((Hunter for Pres/ Ann Coulter Sec, of State))
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To: dfwddr

If any of the current top three gets the nomination, I'll stay at home before I vote for any of them. What is the difference between a RINO president and a 'Rat president? NOTHING!


19 posted on 02/13/2007 7:27:01 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (G-d is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat.)
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I'm keeping an eye on his Wikipedia page - its already been vandalized once but somebody else caught it and quickly fixed it... And that was before he declared.

The nature of the vandalism surprised me. They redirected the link for Hunter campaign site to the John Cox for President page.


20 posted on 02/13/2007 7:27:15 PM PST by gondramB (It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.)
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