Rep.Duncan Hunter Exploring Presidential Run

Roger Hedgecock Show ^ | 29 OCTOBER 2006 | NEDRA PICKLER, Jimmy Vaentine

[radar101]

A Mid-Sunday afternoon call comes to Roger & Team Hedgecock. A friend embedded in the district office of Congressman Duncan Hunter. Heads up for a news conference on Monday October 30th at 11am at the Broadway Pier. “Duncan will announce for higher office. He’ll seek a job that becomes vacant in 2008 at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.”

Duncan will apparently announce the formation of an “exploratory committee,” which will allow him to begin raising funds for a PA Avenue campaign. Formation of such a committee does not always result in an actual candidacy…A couple of GOP Senators in deep trouble with their re-election bids have formed such committees…a loss on home turf on November 7th would likely negate any potential for the Presidential bid. Duncan faces no such threat but many who have formed such committees in the past did not end up running…Let’s us state for the record that Duncan should, nay MUST, run!!

The call made our afternoon. At a time when our nation so desperately needs leadership, direction and a strong hand at the helm, Duncan’s potential candidacy is, in my view, a Godsend.

Do yourself a favor and stack Duncan up against the list of announced Presidential candidates on the Gop and Democratic side. See links below.

WASHINGTON POST BREAKS THE STORY SUNDAY…ABOUT THE TIME WE GOT OUR PHONE CALL

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/29/AR2006102900535.html

DUNCAN DATA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_Hunter

ANNOUNCED ( and potential ) 2008 GOP CANDIDATES

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potential_Republican_candidates_in_the_2008_U.S._presidential_election#Announced_candidates

ANNOUNCED (and potential) 2008 DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potential_Democratic_candidates_in_the_2008_United_States_presidential_election

SOME BACKGROUND ON WHAT AN EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE IS ALL ABOUT

http://www.commondreams.org/pressreleases/Dec98/120498c.htm

Duncan’s bio may not include some personal references that we would like to make.

Duncan has stood strong for the Boy Scouts of America.

He has stood strong for the Mt. Soledad Veteran’s Memorial (instrumental in having it conveyed to the U.S. Department of Defense).

He’s stood strong for Charter Education.

He’s stood strong for American Defense. (he’s a U.S. Army (Ranger ) (Vietnam)vet and one of his sons is a U.S. Marine who fought at falluja - and frankly was pissed when the first assault on that city was called off by Washington meddlers)

He’s supported our men and women in uniform, not only as a member of the U.S. Congress, but as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.

He’s stood tall for securing America’s Borders, having been instrumental in building the first ever stretch of fencing in the San Diego area.

He’s stood tall for Family Values, his family being the best evidence of his regard for God, Family and Country. He is a man of faith and his Christian values run deep and are openly professed.

He’s stood tall for the Second Amendment. He’s a decent (he’d say great) rifle shot, a hunter and an outdoorsman.

He’s stood tall for small business. One of his personal heroes is the guy who founded Tyler’s Taste of Texas, a small restaurant in El Cajon that now has chapters in Yuma and elsewhere.

He’s mostly a lousy dresser. Though he’s cleaned up a bit as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Somebody bought an iron for him.

He’s a humble guy. Our first association with Duncan goes back a decade. He’d arrive at KSDO radio for an interview on Roger’s radio show in a beat up station wagon driven by his then 70-something year old dad. No aides, no coat holders. Dad waited in the car (so he could hear and critique the radio interview).

He’s a man of humor and intellect.

He is direct. Just last week he issued a press release suggesting that Iraqi forces should be deployed to Baghdad to restore order there.

He reminds one of America. A pretty simple guy, an honest guy, a sincere guy, a man of faith, conviction intelligence and commitment. His friendship is a valued commodity.

I’ve been blessed because Duncan is my Congressman. I have been honored to cast my vote for him in every election he’s run since coming to California in 1991.

Thought you’d want to know.

Jimmy Valentine

[KoRn]

He was on FNC today and Brian Wilson all but said as much when Hunter was on the show. I don't know much about him. If he's a true less government conservative, that would be a good start.

[radar101]

April 28, 2004. The sentiments of this Vietnam veteran, stopped in front of the Republican National Committee headquarters, are clear. When not riding his motorcyle with his furry friend, he helps Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) with events.

Rep. Duncan Hunter, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, is escorted by Commander of Troops Col. Robert Pricone, U.S. Army, as he inspects the joint services honor guard at the Pentagon during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony on Sept. 16, 2005. Hunter, a Vietnam veteran, was the guest speaker for the event co-hosted by Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Gordon England and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers, U.S. Air Force. The ceremony was attended by many veterans of earlier wars and by representatives of all the nation's veteran service organizations

[Red in Philly]

Mr Hunter has impressed me on TV and on the House floor. He seems a bread and butter conservative who would go to the top on my list and would consider becoming one of his pioneers. If national security is a central issue in 08 I think that he can beat Hillary, Obama or Edwards

[radar101]

He is.
He is 100% GENUINE AMERICAN.
Up until I moved in June 2006, he was my Congressman.
Always answered letter or questions.
Always busted his butt for his constituents.
He is for America, not Mexico, and he does not appease anyone!

[upchuck]

Sounds like he'd be a decent candidate. Better than McLame and Rudy.

Help me out. When's the last time a House Rep was elected prez?

[daisyscarlett]

He is a great Congressman and I have long hoped that he would challenge Boxer or Fineswine for Senator but President would be even better....Go Duncan Hunter!!!I would work on his campaign in a heartbeat..

[KoRn]

Great! We need folks like him in the primaries in '08!

[buccaneer81]

Help me out. When's the last time a House Rep was elected prez?

My guess is never.

[Defiant]

I can tell you that he is better than anyone who has been mentioned so far. I hope he can get a high enough profile to get traction.

[little jeremiah]

Interesting.

[NeoCaveman]

Help me out. When's the last time a House Rep was elected prez?

It was either Garfield or Grover Cleveland, I always mix up those two.

[flaglady47]

I'd love it if Duncan Hunter runs. He's impressed me from the get-go. And as the MSM has managed to damage Allen so badly, we need another viable choice. Hunter would be a good one.

[SoCalPol]

Duncan Hunter is a quality person and congressman.
He has more experience including on real world issues.
Also being a VN Vet. and his son a Marine says a lot.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

The one and only Representative elected President was James A. Garfield, who served a few months before he was assassinated. The next Republican nominee was the Speaker of the House, James Blaine, who was favored, but was defeated by Grover Cleveland, who served his first term, was defeated by Benjamin Harrison, and then defeated Harrison for re-election..

[advertising guy]

best name I've heard so far and only an inch ahead of Newt

[ElPatriota]

YES!!!... I like this guy. He seems tought and clean. He seems to have the "ba--s" in the right place. (but I don't know his positions on social issues and those are key for me)

I don't know I don't like what we have so far for 2008... Allen?... No. We need people

[onyx]

Yep --- he was my congressman several years ago and I met him in person more than a couple of times. He is a patriot in every sense of the word.

Thanks for the ping.

[JRochelle]

This is a person I could support 100%!

[radar101]

Scott Turner's professional football career began in 1995, when he was drafted by the Washington Redskins. His three years with the Redskins earned him a Pro Bowl nomination for special teams play. In 1998, Scott signed with the San Diego Chargers. At that time, Scott and Robin moved to the San Diego area, and have never left. In four years with the Chargers, Scott earned four "Player of the Week" honors, which was a record for the team, and led to two additional Pro Bowl nominations. He finished his career with the Denver Broncos. In all of his stops, Scott's leadership on and off the field was always evident. For six consecutive years, his teammates elected him as the team's player representative to the NFL Players Association. Scott's communication and negotiation skills were an incredible asset as he investigated player issues and participated in decision-making at annual meetings. Scott became involved with the national political process when he secured a position as an intern in California and Washington with Congressman Duncan Hunter.

Among his many experiences, he spoke often to constituents, worked on a child safety project, and met with foreign dignitaries. Scott has continued to work with Congressman Hunter and his staff since that time, and recently helped Congressman Hunter organize a search and rescue mission to New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Scott also serves as an accomplished motivational speaker, and a dedicated community leader. Drawing on his successful NFL career, and his natural dynamic speaking ability, Scott often shares his inspiring message about the importance of education and goal attainment with groups of all kinds, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Diego, and many other charitable organizations. Speaking recently at the California State Games to a group of over 20,000 coaches, athletes and parents, Scott described how education and a clear plan to achieve his goals helped him to succeed.

A man of faith, Scott Turner also serves as an assistant pastor at Morningstar Christian Church of San Diego, where he often speaks about God's destiny and purpose for every individual.

[JRochelle]

I'm changing my tagline.

[Brilliant]

Who?

[jwalsh07]

Now this is a guy I can get excieted about supporting. If you're in Duncan I'm in for a grand.

[Jim Noble]

President of what?

[Chena]

bookmarking for later :)

[upchuck]

Thank you for the history lesson.

Thinking back as far as I could, I figured it had been awhile :)

[Iowa Granny]

Where can I find a list of his positions on critical social and fiscal issues?

He's entering the game late, and it's going to be difficult for him to find 'good' staff in Iowa. I would imagine other early states have most of their key people aready alligned with an '08 Wannabe.

If you can direct me to further details I would be very appreciative.

[dogbyte12]

Last two times any sitting members of congress made it to the White House were 1960 and 1920. It will be a governor or an ex vp like always. Just like Governor Bush, Governor Clinton, Governor Reagan, Governor Carter, Ex VP Nixon, Ex VP Johnson.

Why would we break the streak now?

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

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[rcofdayton]

Duncan Hunter has been a detriment to the defense of the Nation. He has been in the pocket of the specialty metals lobby. In short, for years what has been called the Berry Amendment requires all specialty metals purchased as part of weapons systems by DoD be smelted in the US. Sounds great. However, there are only three factories in the US and they are going 24/7 but yet cannot keep up with demand. The smelters do NOT have any plans to expand. Thus, the acquisition of vital weapsons systems is in jeopardy. There was a change recently to Title 10 of the United States Code which added section 2533b (if my memory serves me correctly.) That section did not help much. Hunter had proposed making the Berry Amendment more stringent but President Bush threatened to veto the bill. Bottom line: Hunter puts special interests ahead of the defense of the natio.

[radar101]

Wanna put money on that in Vegas?

[radar101]

If memory serves me, PRIVATE INDUSTRY decided to send factories and smelters overseas.
So, domestic ones can't keep up.HMMM.
Would you rather some soldier in Iraq not have what he needs to do his job, while Union Labor produces only what they have to?

[SoCalPol]

Yes, Scott Turner is a great up and comming person to watch in the political arena. A wonderful person.

[dogbyte12]

I will do it at TradeSports. There is a reason congress critters don't get into the White House. There is too much that can be thrown at them. A good example is the Port Security Bill. Frist snuck in the internet gambling ban. So, the opponent in the race who is a governor can say, this guy voted against securing our ports. Or this guy voted for banning legal activity.

That is what happens to members of congress. They have to vote on important legislation with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake, and some nimrod puts in some crappy thing into it, and your choice is to vote for it because of all the good being done, or against it because of the one crappy thing. Then you get smeared in campaign ads either way. In conclusion, this is why the next President will not be a sitting member of congress.

[popdonnelly]

"Help me out. When's the last time a House Rep was elected prez?"

Abe Lincoln's last political office before he became President was in the House, but he had left it several years before 1860.

[willk]

Wow,
I could enthusiastically support any of the potential Rep candidates for President except McCain (not enthusiastically anyway).

[daisyscarlett]

Here is a link on Duncan Hunter and the issues....

DUNCAN HUNTER AND THE ISSUES, ABORTION, FISCAL, CIVIL RIGHTS ETC

[Arizona Carolyn]

Good!

[Iowa Granny]

Thank You, ds. That's exactly what I was looking for.

He looks to be 'the Real Deal'. Unfortunately, he's going to have a difficult time getting a foothold in Iowa because most of the leading activists are already committed for '08.

[Azzurri]

Duncan Hunter goes to the top of my list for President. I've always been an admirer from afar and think he'd make a great leader.

[Fred]

Thanks for the post, I finally have an option for 2008.

[Iowa Granny]

Duncan Hunter ping

[BeHoldAPaleHorse]

Speaking as someone living in his district...he'd better have the cleanest underwear in history, and I'm not sure he does.

[Iowa Granny]

he'd better have the cleanest underwear in history, and I'm not sure he does.

That doesn't sound good. Tell us what you know.

[Miss Marple]

Thanks. I am reading pros and cons on another thread as well. Other than a few well-publicized votes and a couple of interviews, I don't know very much about him and don't know what to think.

[BeHoldAPaleHorse]

He's extremely chummy--to the point of earmarks and the like--with Southwest Marine, National Steel & Shipbuilding Company (aka NASSCO), and other federal contractors in his district. Considering that he's only a hop, skip, and a jump away from Duke Cunningham's old district, it will raise eyebrows--and I'm not 100% certain that he's clean (mostly because I thought the Duke was as clean as could be, and I wound up feeling dumber than a box of rocks, thankyewverymuch).

Congressmen typically do very poorly as Presidential candidates--because Congressmen spend their entire time doing favors for local constituents, and they can make a bunch of enemies without even trying. The question is always "how MUCH are they doing in favors?"

[Iowa Granny]

Well, I'm going to keep an open mind, for the time being.

The existing field doesn't offer me what I'm looking for, so I'll welcome another hat in the ring.

[bushfamfan]

This is great. I'll be supporting him all the way and will be sure he has the funds.

[South40]

This is my congressman, I would absolutely vote for Duncan Hunter.

He's my congressman also and he'd be a great president!

And he's opposed to the Bush/Kennedy/McCain amnesty scheme!