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Straw poll offers Hunter opportunity to stand out
The Fort Worth Star Telegram ^ | August 23, 2007 | Jason Buch

Posted on 08/23/2007 7:58:48 PM PDT by Clintonfatigued

The good news for U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter is that he should get plenty of exposure during the Texas Republican Straw Poll during the Labor Day weekend.

The bad news is that on Wednesday afternoon, only one newspaper reporter and one TV news crew showed up for his news conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center.

(Excerpt) Read more at star-telegram.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: duncanhunter; elections; fredthompson; gop; hunter; republicans; strawpoll; texas
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To: Sun

Amen, and keep up the good fight!


21 posted on 08/23/2007 9:33:20 PM PDT by wgflyer (Liberalism is to society what HIV is to the immune system.)
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To: Clintonfatigued

It’s a shame that one has to have a gazillion dollars and high name recognition, or, be a woman or a minority to even get a chance to run for office in the 21st Century.

Duncan Hunter would be a tremendous asset to this nation and the world as POTUS. But, it will never happen.

Shame on all our houses.


22 posted on 08/23/2007 9:47:23 PM PDT by no dems (Dear God, how long are you going to let Ted Kennedy, Robert Byrd, John Murtha and John Conyers live?)
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To: FreedomNeocon

e-l-a-b-o-r-a-t-e please


23 posted on 08/23/2007 9:50:54 PM PDT by Cold Heart
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To: wouldntbprudent

“Well, there’s also this problem: Hunter’s campaign didn’t even *notify* the media that he was going to be available.

That’s not good. And they don’t like that at all.

From the article:

He was courteous when members of Gaylord security staff showed up and mentioned that they had learned about Hunter’s news conference on the Internet. Politely but firmly, they told him that they expected to be notified of future events.”

That’s a shame. I stated a few months ago that he needed to come to Texas and try to woo the party leaders so that he could unlock the huge money here and get a big state behind him. Looks like his campaign is running half ass. Either that or Granger and the others don’t want anything to do with him.


24 posted on 08/23/2007 10:15:23 PM PDT by neb52
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To: Clintonfatigued; TheBattman; Sun; wgflyer; G8 Diplomat; Barnacle; petertare; wouldntbprudent; ...
"Hunter...has two bedrock issues: support for the military (he's an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and has a son serving in Iraq) and opposition to illegal immigration."

The article doesn't mention Hunter's Pro-Fair Trade policy. In a way his stand against illegal immigration can be considered part of his Fair Trade policy. That and his consistent Pro-Family positions are what distinguish him from the rest of the field. Being pro-military and anti-illegal immigration doesn't make one stand-out among Republicans.

Apparently his campaign may not be emphasizing these points in their press releases to the media.

25 posted on 08/24/2007 4:51:12 AM PDT by ProCivitas (Duncan Hunter '08: Pro-Family + Fair Trade = Pro-America)
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To: Clintonfatigued
"He was courteous when members of Gaylord security staff showed up and mentioned that they had learned about Hunter's news conference on the Internet. Politely but firmly, they told him that they expected to be notified of future events."

I have not been impressed that Hunter can't even orchestrate his campaign events. He's had a number of failures to effectively get the word out on his appearances. Not a strong indication of executive effectiveness.

26 posted on 08/24/2007 5:20:56 AM PDT by nctexan
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To: ProCivitas

“The article doesn’t mention Hunter’s Pro-Fair Trade policy. In a way his stand against illegal immigration can be considered part of his Fair Trade policy. That and his consistent Pro-Family positions are what distinguish him from the rest of the field. Being pro-military and anti-illegal immigration doesn’t make one stand-out among Republicans.”

Hunter does stand out on illegal immigration, because he has been the most effective politician on borders - even more effective than Tancredo (nothing against Tancredo).

It was Hunter’s bill for a 854 mi. fence that was passed into law, and Hunter had a fence built at the San Diego border.

But yes, Hunter is the only politician who comes out for Fair Trade. Romney actually talks about having a partnership with Red China (yikes).

AND:

“OT-Duncan Hunter On The Importance Of Human Life From Conception
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“1. Right to Life Amendment:
I would amend the U.S. Constitution and provide blanket protection to all unborn children from the moment of conception by prohibiting any state or federal law that denies the personhood of the unborn. Likewise, I have also introduced the Right to Life Act, which would legally define “personhood” as the moment of conception and, therefore, guarantee all constitutional rights and protections, including life, to the unborn without utilizing a constitutional amendment.”

http://www.renewamerica.us/forum/?date=070402&message=21

AND MUCH, MUCH MORE PRO-FAMILY stuff, but I have to go now. :)


27 posted on 08/24/2007 6:59:41 AM PDT by Sun (Duncan Hunter: pro-life/borders, understands Red China threat! http://www.gohunter08.com/Home.aspx)
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To: wouldntbprudent

Sounds like incompetent campaign staff...


28 posted on 08/24/2007 8:52:19 AM PDT by TheBattman (I've got TWO QUESTIONS for you....)
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To: Sun

On The Issues....

FAIR & EQUITABLE TRADE

Fair Trade, Not Free Trade = Jobs

China Cheating  on Trade / America is a GREAT Nation

SECOND AMENDMENT

Glen & Helen Show

ECONOMY & TAXES

Address to Fair Tax Rally 05-15-07

Address to CPAC

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

Iraq Resolution / Hunter vs. Democrats / Surge is Working

Senate Amnesty Bill / Amnesty Fails / Amnesty Fails Again

LEGAL REFORM

Gonzales Firings / Pardon Scooter? / ”Fairness” Doctrine

Border Agents Compean & Ramos / Defending Border Agents

ENDORSEMENTS

Appeal to Conservatives / General Chuck Yeager

Ann Coulter / Magnificent! / Favorite

Announcement – Part 1 & Part 2 / Music Video

On the Road to the Oval Office / The Conservative Case

A Fresh Face / Blog Collection / Constitution Party / Grassroots HQ

EDUCATION

No Child Left Behind

HEALTHCARE

Ronald Reagan Health Care / ‘National’ HealthCare / “One step closer to socialism”

IMMIGRATION

Border Enforcement is Homeland Security / NAFTA

Building a Fence / “Jobs Americans won’t do”?

Enforce the Law / No Amnesty / Party of One / Ted Hayes

SAFETY & SECURITY

Cooking with Hunter / War On Terror / To America’s Critics / JFK Plot

Mark Steyn on 1986 Amnesty / Firefighter’s Forum

FAITH & VALUES

Blogs for Life / Judicial Appointments / Right to Life Rally

Terri Shaivo / Mt. Soledad Cross  - Flyer / Roe vs. Wade / Hate Crimes

INTERVIEWS

Dennis Miller (June 1st – 3rd Hour)

Roger Hedgecock (4/6, 4/24, 4/25, 6/8, 6/29, 7/2, 7/17, 7/19)

Laura Ingraham – Part 1 & Part 2 / Steve Malzberg 06-19-07

Brian Preston – Hot Air / William Gheen - ALIPAC

WRKO Pundit Review Radio / Polipundit Radio

Kevin McCullough – Musclehead Revolution / John Hawkins

NHPR’s Laura Knoy on The Exchange / Irving Baxter

WESH – Orlando (Conversation with the Candidate) / Wolf Blitzer

 Hardball 07-30-2007 / Hardball - Al Sharpton / George Stephanopolis

 Charlie Rangel – Part 1 & Part 2 / Dennis Kucinich – Part 1 & Part 2

Glenn Beck / JD Hayworth 1 & 2 / Tom McLaughlin

DEBATES

Reagan Library 05-03-07 / After Interview

South Carolina 05-15-07 / Fox Interview

New Hampshire 06-05-07 / Spin Room - NH/ Lynne Hunter

Iowa Presidential Candidate Forum 06-30-07

Iowa 08-05-07 / Hunter vs Paul

POLLS

Hunter Beats McCain / Maricopa County, Arizona 01-13-07

Spartanburg, South Carolina 03-01-07

Anderson County, South Carolina 04-17-07 / Free Republic

ADDITIONAL AUDIO & VIDEOS

Young Republicans - Part1 / Part2 / Part3

Core Principles / BIG STORY WEEKEND with Julie Bandaras

Brian & the Judge: 01-10-2007 / 02-08-2007 / 03-12-2007/ Cost of WH Run

The Right Balance hosted by Greg Allen / Still in the Race / Duncan D. Hunter

 


29 posted on 08/24/2007 5:26:03 PM PDT by RasterMaster (Rudy McRomneyson = KENNEDY wing of the Republican Party)
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To: Clintonfatigued

I thought Iowa was supposed to be Hunter’s big chance at breaking out of the third tier of also-rans.

http://dhgrassrevolt.wordpress.com/2007/07/24/article-from-realclearpoliticscom/

OK. So now it’s Texas.

But if he doesn’t break out in Texas, what will be his best shot after that?


30 posted on 08/25/2007 7:17:55 AM PDT by Josh Painter ( "This is our home and we get to decide who gets to come into our home." - Fred)
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To: Sturm Ruger

Duncan Hunter couldn’t stand out if he wore stripes to a plaid convention.


31 posted on 08/25/2007 9:48:38 AM PDT by perfect_rovian_storm (John Cox 2008: Because Fred Thompson sucks lemons.)
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