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Duncan Hunter's next gig?
The San Francisco Chronicle ^ | January 8, 2008 | Carla Marinucci

Posted on 01/08/2008 6:17:20 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet

California Republicans, already looking ahead from the first 2008 presidential election votes, are starting to float a new name for the 2010 gubernatorial race -- Rep. Duncan Hunter.

The Southern California Congressman has barely surfaced in the polls as a 2008 GOP presidential candidate, but his get-tough stance on immigration and border security -- he takes credit for the legislation and construction of the U.S.-Mexico border fence -- makes him popular among the party's hardline conservatives here.

And those conservatives are casting about for an alternative to wealthy and moderate GOPer Steve Poizner, the state insurance commissioner, who is widely considered a potential gubernatorial candidate.

There was a lot of head-scratching when Hunter -- ''who?'' to most American voters -- entered the GOP presidential race. In California, there was a lot of speculation that Hunter was really looking to establish name ID and credibility for some political move down the line.

After a non-existent showing in Iowa and New Hampshire, and being kicked from the latest debates, Hunter's dance in the presidential candidate spotlight may be over soon.

The idea that Hunter now may be encouraged to try for a statehouse move in California doesn't go over well with some moderate Republicans worried about the party's future in a Democratic-leaning state.

''If Republicans nominate someone as far to the right as Duncan Hunter in the next gubernatorial campaign, the next sign you'll see is: ''This Way to the Whig Party,'' said one leading party insider today.

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


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Extended News; Government; Politics/Elections; US: California
KEYWORDS: cagop; duncanhunter; elections; gop; governorship; hunter; sacramento; statehouse
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1 posted on 01/08/2008 6:17:21 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: Guenevere; Man50D; pissant; AuntB

Ping!


2 posted on 01/08/2008 6:19:28 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (Your "dirt" on Fred is about as persuasive as a Nancy Pelosi Veteran's Day Speech)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Let him run for President, let’s see what happens.


3 posted on 01/08/2008 6:20:35 PM PST by wastedyears (This is my BOOMSTICK)
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I am voting for DUNCAN HUNTER FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA thread bump.

CONGRESSMAN DUNCAN HUNTER

"DUNCAN HUNTER FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008"

DUNCAN HUNTER - Videos on YouTube.com

4 posted on 01/08/2008 6:21:55 PM PST by Cindy
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I like it.

No Republican could be worse then Arnold.


5 posted on 01/08/2008 6:23:29 PM PST by edcoil (Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
It would raise constitutional issues for a sitting president to also hold office as governor.
6 posted on 01/08/2008 6:23:40 PM PST by Little_GTO
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I am wondering if the Mayor of Fresno, Alan Autry, might run for gov but Duncan Hunter would make a great gov, too.


7 posted on 01/08/2008 6:24:24 PM PST by Saundra Duffy (Romney Rocks!!!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

He’ll be too busy being POTUS


8 posted on 01/08/2008 6:26:05 PM PST by roamer_1 (Vote for Frudy McRomsonbee -Turn red states purple in 08!)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

If he runs as a 3rd party candidate ( The Conservative Party ) I will vote for him. I cannot in good conscience vote for any of those that seem headed for the nomination.


9 posted on 01/08/2008 6:26:50 PM PST by BeckB
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Governors generally have better luck in Presidential elections than Representatives due to administrative experience.

I say go for it Duncan, then I'll see you back in 2012 as a favorite.

10 posted on 01/08/2008 6:28:34 PM PST by infidel29 (I'm pulling for Fred... The 6 of us just don't have a loud enough voice to "b" Duncan Hunter "ttt")
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To: roamer_1

Irrepressible, like Hunter. B4DH.


12 posted on 01/08/2008 6:30:12 PM PST by Kevmo (Duncan Hunter won't "let some arrogant corporate media executive decide whether this campaign's over)
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To: arbooz

You really don’t believe that Fred is a conservative?


13 posted on 01/08/2008 6:31:13 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (Your "dirt" on Fred is about as persuasive as a Nancy Pelosi Veteran's Day Speech)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Duncan Hunter is a good man which means he is unelectable in california to a state wide office.


15 posted on 01/08/2008 6:48:35 PM PST by bilhosty
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

He had a better chance at President than getting elected governor of Calichusetts. This isn’t the 1970s.

Only sellout Republicans ever get elected as blue state governors anymore.


16 posted on 01/08/2008 6:50:28 PM PST by jmyrlefuller
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Californians wouldn’t elect a conservative President to be a governor over them.


17 posted on 01/08/2008 6:57:28 PM PST by familyop ("Just the facts, ma'am" --Joe Friday, from the "Dragnet" boob tube series)
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To: Saundra Duffy
I am wondering if the Mayor of Fresno, Alan Autry, might run for gov but Duncan Hunter would make a great gov, too.

Alan's a great choice; Duncan Hunter isn't. There's enough people in the state in the pockets of the gaming tribes, we don't need one as governor. Sacramento's already being run enough from Barona.

18 posted on 01/08/2008 7:08:13 PM PST by kingu (Fred08 - The Constitution is the value I'm voting for. What value are you voting for?)
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To: wastedyears

??


19 posted on 01/08/2008 7:12:52 PM PST by Jedidah
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To: kingu
Screw Bubba, he’s Ahnold junior. California GOP first team is MacClintock and Hunter, second team is Radanovitch, Issa, Villines, Nunes (NOT Nunyez).
20 posted on 01/08/2008 7:20:36 PM PST by Cali Redneck
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