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A Discussion With Presidential Candidate Congressman Duncan Hunter
Red Maryland Blog ^ | 9-26-07 | Michael Schwartz

Posted on 09/27/2007 7:48:59 AM PDT by WalterSkinner

Tonight I was invited to participate in a conference call for supporters in the Maryland and Virginia region, so I accepted the invitation and found out a few interesting things going on with the Hunter Presidential bid. I also got a question in as you’ll read below.

Duncan started out by talking about the “great momentum” his campaign was building, from winning the townhall.com Texas Straw Poll earlier this month to a enthusiastic reception (he was “overwhelmed”) by Michigan Republicans last weekend at their conference on Mackinac Island. A key factor in his reception among Michiganders was his tough stance on trade, vowing to stop allowing China to “cheat” on our existing trade agreements and devaluing its currency. Further, China was using these ill-gotten gains to purchase military hardware that (in my personal opinion) will be used against us in the next couple decades.

While the Congressman is low-ranked on most polls, at this point Duncan saw the race as still one predominantly based on name recognition, where candidates like Fred Thompson have an advantage. Once the campaign got more into issue mode, Hunter thought he’d start moving up the ladder. To that end, beginning next week Duncan would start buying TV time in key states - one thing that surprised me was how inexpensive commercial time is in certain early primary states ($100 for a spot on Fox News, as one example.) Also Hunter pointed out that these commercials would be featured on his website.

This was in response to the first question that was asked. I asked the second one addressed in the twenty-minute call. It was one I’d ask any Republican candidate given the situation here on the Eastern Shore: what policy do you feel is your best for attracting the conservative Democrats to our side to vote for you?

The Congressman likened the situation to that which attracted the Reagan Democrats in 1980, and it was about the same key issue - jobs. There’s pressure on good jobs in this country coming from two fronts - China cheating on its trade agreements as discussed above and illegal immigrants undercutting wages. Hunter gave an example of a drywall contractor who he met in Iowa that employs all American workers getting underbid constantly by unscrupulous contractors employing illegals. Further, Duncan claimed that the established Hispanic community in our country is dead-set against amnesty. I think he qualifies as an expert since he represents San Diego in Congress.

So I thought he gave me a good answer to my question. Then he went further into talking about his efforts to secure the border - Rep. Hunter wrote the law authorizing the double border fence to continue along the entirety of our Mexican border. This is a fence style that has cut smuggling 90% in the San Diego area where it exists now.

Finally, Congressman Hunter urged us to tune into tomorrow night’s Baltimore debate. Locally, it’s on cable channel 22 - for the rest of you it’s the proverbial “check your local listings.”

I’m a bit concerned about that debate. First of all, most of the so-called “top tier” aspirants are skipping out. Participating are Sam Brownback, Mike Huckabee, Hunter, Alan Keyes, and Ron Paul. Secondly, the focus will be on “minority” issues and the audience likely will be less-than-friendly to the GOP. According to the Sun:

Debate planners have been working behind the scenes to produce a program that won’t be overly hostile to the Republicans, including an effort to seat an audience that is as neutral as possible, according to a person with knowledge of the preparations.

Still, the candidates who show up will expect tough questioning on issues such as immigration, the federal response to Hurricane Katrina and their party’s dismal standing with black and Hispanic voters.

Personally, I’d love to see Hunter or someone else turn the tables and ask why minority voters continue to vote for a party that has promised them so much yet delivered so little over the last 50 years. I don’t believe in “minority” issues, I believe in American issues.

We’ll see what Duncan and the others say tomorrow night. It’ll be a rare PBS viewing for me, that’s for sure.


TOPICS: Government; Military/Veterans; Politics
KEYWORDS: 2008; b4dh; duncanhunter; elections; president
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1 posted on 09/27/2007 7:49:00 AM PDT by WalterSkinner
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To: pissant; 007girl; 230FMJ; abigailsmybaby; absolootezer0; afnamvet; Afronaut; airborne; ...

DH PING


2 posted on 09/27/2007 7:51:27 AM PDT by WalterSkinner ( In Memory of My Father--WWII Vet and Patriot 1926-2007)
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To: WalterSkinner

I heard Hunter on the PBS Newshour last night - he was impressive.


3 posted on 09/27/2007 7:55:01 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
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To: WalterSkinner

***the federal response to Hurricane Katrina and their party’s dismal standing with black and Hispanic voters.***

1. Responsibility starts at the local level.

2. Most don’t care about laws, respect or responsibility.


4 posted on 09/27/2007 7:57:20 AM PDT by wastedyears (George Orwell was a clairvoyant.)
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To: WalterSkinner

b4dh !


5 posted on 09/27/2007 7:58:59 AM PDT by davidosborne (http://DuncanHunter.meetup.com/1 - GrassRoots Organization(s) to elect Duncan Hunter)
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To: ConorMacNessa; All

“I heard Hunter on the PBS Newshour last night - he was impressive.”

He sure was, and here’s a thread and the transcript:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1902745/posts

And don’t forget to watch the debate tonight on PBS.


6 posted on 09/27/2007 8:01:25 AM PDT by Sun (Duncan Hunter: pro-God/life/borders, understands Red China threat, NRA A+rating! www.gohunter08.com)
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To: WalterSkinner

Good news all around. He needs to spend money to make money at this point. Shoot his cash in the early primary states. If I were him I’d focus on Florida advertising in north Florida where it’s more good old boy southern than Miami Vice.


7 posted on 09/27/2007 8:02:59 AM PDT by Greg F (Duncan Hunter is a good man.)
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To: WalterSkinner
Personally, I’d love to see Hunter or someone else turn the tables and ask why minority voters continue to vote for a party that has promised them so much yet delivered so little over the last 50 years. I don’t believe in “minority” issues, I believe in American issues.

Me too!

8 posted on 09/27/2007 8:10:07 AM PDT by pattty (Duncan Hunter 2008!)
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To: WalterSkinner; All

Some China/immigration news. Remember...Duncan Hunter is the only candidate addressing these issues!

Chinese, US citizens charged with espionage in San Francisco
9/27/07

A Chinese national and a US citizen have been charged with conspiring to steal sensitive microchip designs capable of use in military technology, justice officials said Wednesday. The US Attorney’s office in northern California said Lee Lan and Ge Yuefei had been indicted on multiple charges of conspiracy to commit economic espionage and to steal trade secrets.

Lee, 42, a US citizen, and Ge, 34, a Chinese national, had sought to steal secrets from their employer, NetLogics Microsystems, and from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, a statement said.

The two men had set up a company for the purpose of developing and marketing products related to the stolen trade secrets, and had attempted to secure funding from the Chinese government, it added.

“The vigorous enforcement of intellectual property statutes increases the economic vitality of this region, and adds to the security of our nation as a whole,” US attorney Scott Schools said.

“This office is committed to the prosecution of individuals who seek to benefit foreign governments or instrumentalities with stolen trade secrets.”

Lee and Ge have been released on 300,000 dollars bail and must reappear in court on October 29. They face up to 15 years in jail and a 500,000 dollar fine if convicted.

US officials have said China and Russia are spying in the United States at levels close to those of the Cold War.

In July, FBI Director Robert Mueller told Congress that China’s espionage operations were a “substantial concern” and Beijing was stealing US secrets to boost its fast developing military and economy.

Earlier this month, the Financial Times reported that China’s military had hacked into the Pentagon’s military computer network — though the Chinese government denied the report.

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php? id=070927022530.9e8akegr&show_article=1


9 posted on 09/27/2007 8:25:13 AM PDT by AuntB (" It takes more than walking across the border to be an American." Duncan Hunter)
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To: WalterSkinner

On The Issues....duncanHunter_logo

FAIR & EQUITABLE TRADE

Fair Trade, Not Free Trade = Jobs / Packed House in Mission Valley

China Cheating  on Trade / America is a GREAT Nation

SECOND AMENDMENT

Glen & Helen Show / CA Bullet Serialization / A Keyboard and a .45 /Armed & Free

ECONOMY & TAXES

Address to Fair Tax Rally 05-15-07 / Address to CPAC / Fiscal Conservativism

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

Iraq Resolution / Hunter vs. Democrats / Surge is Working

Senate Amnesty Bill / Amnesty Fails / Amnesty Fails Again  / Hunter Vs. Murtha

LEGAL REFORM

Gonzales Firings / Pardon Scooter? / ”Fairness” Doctrine

Border Agents Compean & Ramos / Defending Border Agents

ENDORSEMENTS

Appeal to Conservatives / General Chuck Yeager / Conservative Voice

Ann Coulter / Magnificent! / Favorite

Announcement – Part 1 & Part 2 / Music Video On the Road to the Oval Office

Conservative Case / A Fresh Face / Blog Collection / Constitution Party / Grassroots HQ

EDUCATION

No Child Left Behind

HEALTHCARE

Ronald Reagan Health Care / ‘National’ HealthCare / “One step closer to socialism”

IMMIGRATION

Border Enforcement is Homeland Security / NAFTA / Secure Border

Building a Fence / “Jobs Americans won’t do”? / Wake Up America 07-19-07

Enforce the Law / No Amnesty / Party of One / Ted Hayes

SAFETY & SECURITY

Dubai Ports / Cooking with Hunter / War On Terror / To America’s Critics / JFK Plot

Mark Steyn on 1986 Amnesty / Firefighter’s Forum / CSIS Forum / Katrina Summit

FAITH & VALUES

Blogs for Life / Judicial Appointments / Right to Life Rally / Hunter's Faith

Terri Shaivo / Mt. Soledad Cross  - Flyer / Roe vs. Wade / Hate Crimes

INTERVIEWS

Dennis Miller (June 1st – 3rd Hour) / Michael Illions

Roger Hedgecock (4/6, 4/24, 4/25, 6/8, 6/29, 7/2, 7/17, 7/19)

Laura Ingraham – Part 1 & Part 2 / Steve Malzberg 06-19-07

Brian Preston – Hot Air / William Gheen - ALIPAC

WRKO Pundit Review Radio / Polipundit Radio / Tom McLaughlin

Kevin McCullough – Musclehead Revolution / John Hawkins

NHPR’s Laura Knoy on The Exchange / Irving Baxter

WESH – Orlando (Conversation with the Candidate) / Wolf Blitzer

 Hardball 07-30-2007 / Hardball - Al Sharpton / George Stephanopolis

 Charlie Rangel – Part 1 & Part 2 / Dennis Kucinich – Part 1 & Part 2

Glenn Beck / JD Hayworth 1 & 2 / Tom McLaughlin / Neil Cavuto

DEBATES

Reagan Library 05-03-07 / After Interview

South Carolina 05-15-07 / Fox Interview

New Hampshire 06-05-07 / Spin Room - NH/ Lynne Hunter

Iowa Presidential Candidate Forum 06-30-07

Iowa 08-05-07 / Hunter vs Paul / After the Debate / De Moines 07-06-07

POLLS

Hunter Beats McCain / Maricopa County, Arizona 01-13-07

Spartanburg, South Carolina 03-01-07 / SC GOP Conventions 04-16-07

Anderson County, South Carolina 04-17-07 / Free Republic / Coryell, Tx / Texas Win

ADDITIONAL AUDIO & VIDEOS

Young Republicans - Part1 - Part2 - Part3 / Texas Straw Poll Speech

Core Principles / BIG STORY WEEKEND with Julie Bandaras / Latest Articles

Brian & the Judge: 01-10-2007 / 02-08-2007 / 03-12-2007/ Cost of WH Run

The Right Balance hosted by Greg Allen / Still in the Race / Duncan D. Hunter

 


10 posted on 09/27/2007 8:36:54 AM PDT by RasterMaster (Rudy McRomneyson = KENNEDY wing of the Republican Party)
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To: ConorMacNessa; Sun

Indeed! I posted link to audio and video:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1902745/posts?page=97#97


11 posted on 09/27/2007 8:37:37 AM PDT by RasterMaster (Rudy McRomneyson = KENNEDY wing of the Republican Party)
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To: All; RasterMaster

Check out post #11 for what I think is one of Hunter’s best interviews, and as a lady, may I say he looked especially handsome.


12 posted on 09/27/2007 8:42:44 AM PDT by Sun (Duncan Hunter: pro-God/life/borders, understands Red China threat, NRA A+rating! www.gohunter08.com)
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To: WalterSkinner

DH PING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


13 posted on 09/27/2007 8:43:20 AM PDT by sweetiepiezer (Duncan Hunter .....................a man of his word.)
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To: AuntB

“Some China/immigration news. Remember...Duncan Hunter is the only candidate addressing these issues!”

Absolutely!

Even ABC News did a story about Red China last night, and said that thousands have been hacking our computers from Red China, and with a few key strokes they could take out our electricity, banks, etc.

Scarry stuff.


14 posted on 09/27/2007 8:46:28 AM PDT by Sun (Duncan Hunter: pro-God/life/borders, understands Red China threat, NRA A+rating! www.gohunter08.com)
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To: Sun
Even ABC News did a story about Red China last night, and said that thousands have been hacking our computers from Red China, and with a few key strokes they could take out our electricity, banks, etc. Scarry stuff.

CBS even did a story on illegal immigration last night. Complete with the story of how easy it is to bring a nuc over the border.

15 posted on 09/27/2007 8:48:47 AM PDT by AuntB (" It takes more than walking across the border to be an American." Duncan Hunter)
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To: sweetiepiezer

Yes, DUNCAN Hunter!

A man who means what he says, and whose words match his record.

www.gohunter08.com


16 posted on 09/27/2007 9:15:01 AM PDT by fetal heart beats by 21st day (Defending human life is not a federalist issue. It is the business of all of humanity.)
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To: WalterSkinner

B4DH


17 posted on 09/27/2007 9:17:22 AM PDT by Kevmo (We should withdraw from Iraq — via Tehran. And Duncan Hunter is just the man to get that job done.)
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To: davidosborne; airborne; Antoninus; GulfBreeze; processing please hold; RasterMaster; ...

B4DH

18 posted on 09/27/2007 9:58:45 AM PDT by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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To: pattty

>>>or someone else...

I’ve heard some great speeches from Rev. Perryman and Star Parker on that topic.


19 posted on 09/27/2007 10:01:17 AM PDT by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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To: AuntB

Excellent related link:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1882543/posts
Dragon Hunter


20 posted on 09/27/2007 10:04:30 AM PDT by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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