Hunter got it all started during BJ Clinton’s term:
“I am pleased that my colleagues voted to replicate the success of the San Diego border fence and bring this much needed element of security to our Southern border,” said Congressman Hunter. “Before Congress mandated the construction of the San Diego Border Fence in 1996, San Diego County possessed one of the most prolific drug smuggling corridors in the United States.”
http://www.house.gov/hunter/news_prior_2006/fence.amendment.html
I’ve been aware of Rep. Hunter’s role with regard to the San Diego border fence. My point was that Rep. Tancredo was equally as committed to the “Secure Fence Act of 2006” as Rep. Hunter since both became cosponsors of Rep. King’s bill on the same day.
Obviously, you will be voting for Rep. Hunter and I will be voting for Rep. Tancredo.
Illegal immigration is the most important issue to me when I vote and my mind was frankly made up as early as 2004 that if Rep. Tancredo ran for president in 2008, I would vote for him.
Realistically, neither of them are going to be the nominee. I believe Gov. Romney will be the nominee. Of course, it could end up a lot worse. Rudy or McCain could be the nominee. I believe McCain is toast, though.