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Though most people overlook him, I believe that Duncan Hunter best represents my faith as a Christian. Of the candidates, he probably has done the most supporting Christianity and Christian valves. Not only has he introduced the Right to Life Act which would provide protection to all human life from the moment of conception but also he has introduced amendments which have prevented the Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial Cross from being taken down by the ACLU and have supported military chaplains in their ability to pray in Jesus’ name. In addition, he is the only candidate who has promised as President to nominate only pro-life judges. Duncan Hunter also claims to be born-again and attends a Southern Baptist church regularly.

Thank you for the great article. Duncan Hunter is the best candidate on protecting American sovereignty and is the only candidate who has pledged to make sure that the judicial appointments he would make as President are pro-life as well strict constructionists.

I do not believe that abortion is a major issue for Fred and that he will not be the champion so many pro-lifers like myself are looking for to be a leader of a culture of life. When I first heard Senator Thompson on the Sean Hannity Show, he made it very clear that he stands firmly against a national right to life amendment. Now, I know that some may argue that such an amendment is not realistic. Such an amendment may not be realistic, but I think a canidate’s position for or against it definitely shows that person’s commitment or noncommitment to the pro-life cause. Fred takes also stands against a marriage amendment and would have the courts decide.
I believe that social conservatives and particularly Christian conservatives should seriously question whether or not Senator Thompson may help their cause at all. In my opinion, Duncan Hunter is absolutely the best on social issues as well as a whole spectrum of other important issues America faces. He in fact is the only candidate who if elected President would choose judicial nominees who are pro-life as well as strict constructionists. By the way, Congressman Hunter also spoke the March for Life this year and reintroduced his Right to Life bill would effectively protect the life of every child from conception.

I’m not sure why so many people are pushing Fred Thompson. Maybe, I’m biased because I’ve discovered through research that the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill would not have passed without Fred’s undaunted support of it. I hate campaign finance reform because it limits our first amendment freedoms. Last election, my mother got pulled over by an attorney for handing out voter guides she made herself from research. With McCain’s legislation, in the days preceding an election, one has to now be apart of an official campaign. Also, if you are still unconvinced, look at Kentucky, last Tuesday, they had an governor primary. Ernie Fletcher the Republican incumbent should have had no chance since he has been convicted of misdemeanor crimes as governor. Thanks to McCain and his buddy Fred Thompson, grassroots efforts for unheard of candidates does not get off the ground. Now, the Democrat will have an easy win in Kentucky. The same was true in my home state with Senator Mike Dewine and now he has been replaced by the extreme liberal Sherrod Brown.
Although he voted pro-life as a Senator, Thompson promoted big-tent restructuring of the Republican party in 1996 where abortion was deemphasized; and Bob Dole lost.
Fred Thompson is also a globalist and serves on the Council of Foreign Relations. For those who think he is great on immigration, go to www.ontheissues.org and look up his voting record. He has consistently supporting Mexican workers taking the place of American workers and supports NAFTA and our trade arrangements with China which each have cost America 1.8 million jobs.
Duncan Hunter is a much better candidate and makes Thompson’s conservitism look moderate. I also belive Duncan Hunter is the most electable too. He is the only Republican candidate with a real plan and motivation to change these trade laws which are causing American jobs to leave our shores. For my home state, Ohio and and the rest of the rust belt, this is a major issue. President Bush had a very difficult time winning Ohio because of all of the manufacturing jobs we have lost.
I encourage you to do your research and be intellectually honest. Always remember, the Republicans cannot win without the votes of Christian conservatives like me.

I’ve heard Congressman Duncan Hunter compared with John Wayne. I agree as well. If you watched the presidential two debates, I think that you saw only Duncan Hunter up there really firm on what he would do to keep America’s strength in the world continuing. After all, “Peace through strength” is his adopted motto. Look him up if you get a chance. I’d especially encourage you to look him up on myspace.com. He has a number of campaign videos posted there.