Posted on 01/05/2008 11:12:29 AM PST by pissant
He is the invisible man of the 2008 presidential campaign. Next to him Rep. Ron Paul looks over covered by the media. Yet California Rep. Duncan Hunter continues to campaign in New Hampshire, despite not even winning a single percentage point in Iowa last night. Although Democratic Senators Joe Biden and Chris Dodd who left the race last night, or Rep. Tom Tancredo who did two weeks ago, Hunter says he plans to continue his quixotic quest for the Republican presidential nomination.
"He is forging ahead using tried-and-true tactics for New Hampshire, albeit on a small scale given his meager campaign finances," Copley News reports. "Although he is essentially skipping today's Iowa caucuses and is overshadowed by just about every other candidate here, Hunter continues to talk of placing third - at least - in this state's first-in-the-nation primary on Tuesday."
"The only thing that stands between us and high numbers in the polls right now are media coverage and money," he said.
Perhaps.
Money would certainly help his quest. Although he has raised around $1.9 million overall, he has about $132,000 on hand, and is unlikely to raise more after his non-finish in Iowa last night. And he's not going to get much media exposure, considering he has been excluded from the two televised debates that will be happening over the next few days in New Hampshire.
"My motto in politics is never complain," Hunter said. "My trademark for 26 years has been, 'Don't whine. Keep working' "
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“My motto in politics is never complain,” Hunter said. “My trademark for 26 years has been, ‘Don’t whine. Keep working’ “
What a shame the public doesn’t get to hear all this good man has to offer.
I respect that. I've heard some whining from Dem and Repub presidential candidates. It's not very becoming.
Throw in the towel Duncan. It’s OVER.
“My motto in politics is never complain,” Hunter said. “My trademark for 26 years has been, ‘Don’t whine. Keep working’ “
And actually accomplishing things. Duncan Hunter is the worker ant in a hill of queens.
He would be a good VP. Maybe that is his aim.
“I respect that. I’ve heard some whining from Dem and Repub presidential candidates. It’s not very becoming.”
And yet, they whine, the media eats it up and the candidate gets more press and donations. What a stupid electorate we have become.
You have to give him credit for resolve and commitment.
Duncan Hunter as POTUS or else I am staying home come Nov. 4th, 2008.....
Actually, Paul is over covered. I seem to hear more about him than FDT.
“Next to him Rep. Ron Paul looks over covered by the media.”
Actually, Paul is over covered. I seem to hear more about him than FDT.
Even if Paul gets more coverage than Fred that in of it’s self is a good thing, Duncan Hunter 2008!!!
Where? On FR MAYBE with all the anti-Paul posts but certainly not in the MSM.
Goodbye Duncan!
Just sent him a donation. Duncan is the best candidate. A lot can happen in 11 months that could make him the only viable candidate.
Your POTUS is political lightweight known to exist by about 2% of the population.
Hunter needs to stop embarrassing himself right now if he wants a chance at 2012 and pull out now.. he risks becoming marginalized as a hopeless loser for 2012 like Kucinich/Keyes.
Why didn’t you just donate that money to the Salvation Army or a cancer research organization? Why flush it down the toilet?
The MSM and RNC want to keep the most qualified
MAN out sight!
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