Posted on 02/14/2007 6:09:53 AM PST by pissant
Feb 14, 2007
Republican Presidential candidate Duncan Hunter (R-CA) received an internet boost today when the results of an internet poll were announced. The poll, administered by Rightwingnews.com, placed Hunter near the top in overall favorability, and near the bottom in un-favorability among conservative bloggers.
A total of 230 right-of-center bloggers were asked to rank their most and least favorable candidates. Hunter was second in over popularity with a net score of 32, outranked only by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich's score of 38.5. Gingrich has yet to announce his intentions in the Presidential race.
We like what we have heard about/read about Hunter. He sounds like a Reagan type of Conservative. We would vote for him in a heart beat.
I am surprised Newt did so well. I would like to know more about Hunter.
Posted yesterday
This is good news. I'll settle for Newt if need be, but I kind of like Hunter.
There are precious few GOP leaders who get back in the face of the traitors in congress and their MSM allies. Hunter is one of the few.
Well thanks for the PING. LOL
Hunter has a lot of work ahead of him, but he seems to be off to a promising start. I wonder if he and Newt would consider a Hunter/Gingrich ticket? Would Newt help or hurt his chances (in the general election)?
Well. its a website read by conservatives, not run of the mill GOPers, so Newt and Hunter are going to be near the top. We have to work to get his name out their in the general population.
Newt's had his run. Time for new blood.
Duncan Hunter BTTT!
Jim Gilmore was on Fox and Friends this morning. I really liked the way he sounded, as well. True Reagan conservative, and he got a haircut before going on TV, something Duncan needs to remember. If these guys could get together, I think we may have something.
Newt as VP would probably hurt in the general. The MSM created a myth about his leadership being 'corrupt' that, I fear, still has currency among a lot of fence-sitters.
I think if Newt were the Presidential nominee he could overcome it, as he is *very* articulate, and understands direct communication with the American people over the heads of the media (witness the Contract with America strategy). In the number two slot he wouldn't get a chance to shine.
Thanks for posting pissant. Keep the Duncan Hunter news coming.
Hunter/Coburn'08!
I like that ticket!
Duncan Hunter
An internet poll? Please.
I'll go with any combination of Gingrich/Hunter/Steve Forbes, in any order.
The GOP needs a course adjustment and Hunter is the right direction.
Read post 16. Then you will understand why the grassroots is moving towards Hunter. He has to establish his campaign from the bottom up, unlike the libs who get daily air space in the MSM. It may be an internet poll, but it shows where the conservative base of the party is going.
If you think the MSM polls about the popularity of Guiliani and McCain mean anything at this point, I gotta bridge to sell you.
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