You are right. Who else would still want Duncan Hunter in 2012? There is a time to be practical.
Yes— Duncan Hunter has great principles, and would govern well. But unfortunately, presidential elections are about image and name recognition, not great principles.
“Practical” is how we got Schwarzeneger instead of McClintock.
“Practical” is how we got McAmnesty instead of Thompson.
“Practical” is why so many people are convinced there is no real difference between the GOP and the Dims.
2010 is the first election in a long time where spending, deficits, and taxes are on the top of voters’ minds. This is the year to highlight the differences by pushing real fiscal conservatives for the GOP ticket.