When he retired, Hunter had a 92 lifetime ACU rating. That is quite impressive over a 26 year career. He wrote the Secure Fence Act and did all he could do to make it a reality. No candidate running for President was anymore qualified, and many, not nearly as qualified as Hunter. He was more knowledgeable on defense issues than any other candidate, McCain included.
Sitting behind a PC screen and picking and choosing votes you disagree with is quite easy. It is another thing entirely to be in the drivers seat and have to make the decision. We do not live in a perfect world, or country for that matter, where all people think just as you and I. I realize this and if you do not then I can certainly understand why you do not “understand the strange enthusiasm.”
I don't just sit behind a screen. How about you? I worked my ass for Ron Paul. Paul is NOT perfect but, unlike Hunter, he voted against No Child Left Behind, the Prescription Drugs Bill, and the great leap to socialism (the bailout). BTW, we whipped Hunter's ass in the Alabama straw poll!