Duncan Hunter Endorses Mike Huckabee

National Review Online ^ | 1-23-08 | Byron York

[TitansAFC]

This was a surprise. From the Hunter statement:

"I got to know Governor Huckabee well on the campaign trail," said Hunter. "Of the remaining candidates I feel that he is strongly committed to strengthening national defense, constructing the border fence and meeting the challenge of China's emergence as a military superpower that is taking large portions of America‚s industrial base."

"Along with these issues of national security, border enforcement and protecting the U.S. industrial base, I see another quality of Mike Huckabee's candidacy that compels my endorsement. Mike Huckabee is a man of outstanding character and integrity. I saw that character over the last year of campaigning and was greatly impressed. The other Republican candidates have many strengths and I wish them all well. My personal choice is Mike Huckabee," Hunter concluded.

[RasterMaster]

Then you’d vote for Hillary or Osama Obama as long as they had an “R” next to their name....

“I’d rather have clean government than First Amendment rights.” – John McCain, 2006

• Author of McCain-Feingold abrogation of First Amendment free speech rights.

• Pro-amnesty for illegal aliens – coauthor of McCain-Kennedy amnesty bill.

• Opposes the Federal Marriage Amendment.

• Opposes a federal ban on abortion.

• Supports embryonic stem cell research.

• One of the “Keating Five” caught up in the ethics scandal of 1989.

• Voted against the Bush tax cuts.

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“Most of Clinton’s policies are very similar to most of
mine.” – Rudy Giuliani, 1996

• Pro-abortion.

• Signed proclamation honoring racist eugenicist Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood.

• Pro-gay agenda – honored by radical gay activists.

• Anti-Second Amendment, confiscated guns in NYC, pro-Brady Bill.

• Made NYC an open city for illegal aliens, in defiance of the law.

• Appointed more Democrats to the judicial bench than Republicans.

• No foreign policy experience.

“Freedom is about authority. Freedom is about the willingness of every single human being to cede to lawful authority a great deal of discretion about what you do and
how you do it.” – Rudy Giuliani, 1994

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I could go on with the other candidates, but if you’re willing to vote for any of these clowns, there’s no need. In some cases they are WORSE than a DUmocrat because they are against the GOP Party platform and work against Republicans.

[Arcy]

I think I just lost all respect for Mr. Hunter.

Perhaps you should spend a few minutes researching Huckabee and then you will understand why Hunter supports him. Huckabee has a vision and a plan of action; the others don't. You and many others on this board supported Duncan Hunter early on. Hunter knows and obviously believes that Huckabee is the best candidate for the job. It's time you get behind Huckabee. He's getting my financial support and will also get my vote.

[truthkeeper]

You’ve got to be kidding me. UGH

[LordBridey]

This is good. Hunter is a god endorsement. I wonder when Rush will see the light.

[WalterSkinner]

..that’s a very cynical analysis—and not very plausible...

[WalterSkinner]

..I am not prepared to nuke someone I have trusted for a long time--there is no satisfactory evidence that this move has any self-serving motives and may originate out of a good personal relationship and many shared values and yes policy positions (life, 2nd Amend, tax law, China).

Having said that, I am upset at the move, but will give DH time to explain to my satisfaction...

[arturo]

Huckabee’s band has performed twice at inaugural events sponsored by FreeRepublic.com, a right-wing forum known for its extreme views. After 2001’s “Count the White House Silverware Party,” Huckabee posted a message on the forum calling himself a “confirmed and proud Freeper.”

- http://www.pfaw.org/pfaw/general/default.aspx?oid=24890

Maybe the "Huckster" isn't the anti-christ after all.

[madison10]

Strange endorsement. This primary/caucus cycle is bizarre. What’s next, Fred endorses Ron Paul??? Oh well, no horse to ride for me as of now.

Curious as to what DH was thinking...I LIKED DH. He didn't endorse Huckabee as some sort of revenge against the party, did he?

I could understand Fred endorsing Ron Paul based on Constitutional points only, rather than endorsing John McCain just because The Traitor is his friend. The turn-coatedness of John McCain is disgusting.

[WalterSkinner]

LOL—no I wouldn’t call him that either

[madison10]

This is good. Hunter is a god endorsement. I wonder when Rush will see the light.

Rush? Rush has not endorsed anyone and in light of this situation it is best that he has not. Best to wait this thing out.

[Def Conservative]

LOL. Rush has already seen the light, Hunter is the confused one here. Taking things out on Romney because of a company he was FORMERLY a part of while endorsing a man who said he raised taxes to raise hope...

This primary is sickening. SIT ON YOUR HANDS 08

[Miss Didi]

RUSH: If McCain or Huckabee Gets the Nomination, It Will Destroy GOP

Conservatism IS THE ANSWER!

[pissant]

:o)

[SatinDoll]

((PING))

[CottonBall]

Thank you for the links and the cute graphic, Miss Didi.

[Miss Didi]

Sure thing, CottonBall!

[cake_crumb]

"SIT ON YOUR HANDS 08"

No. That is what the Democrats WANT us to do.

[Def Conservative]

Sometimes people need to experience a few years of socialism to see how bad it really it is. Look how good Jimmuh Carter was to conservatism.

[Sans-Culotte]

This is hilarious. I cannot wait to watch this thread explode. First the minutemen and now Hunter. It’s time for a reality check paleocons. Fred’s out. Hunter’s endorsing Huck. This is going to leave a mark.

So, does this mean all 12 or Hunter's supporters are now supporting the Huckster?

[cake_crumb]

We experienced 8 of them under Bill Clinton. No thank you.