100 lawmakers give '08 endorsements

The Hill ^ | 2/13/2007 | Elana Schor

[Antoninus]

Momentum for Hunter is building.

I'd like to know what Ms. Schor's source is on this. If it's true, I wonder if the Hunter supporters in the House are gearing up for a major announcement....

[zarf]

Take note, presidential prognosticators: Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (R) may have earned a rousing reception at the California GOP convention last weekend, but Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) has more public supporters in Congress.

This is the same House that dithered and lost Rome?

Great endorsement!

[Antoninus]

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[pissant]

He should have the conservative wing of the congress behind him, which is about 100 guys. Hopefully the newest GOP babe there is also on board, Michelle bachmann

[Antoninus]

This is the same House that dithered and lost Rome? Great endorsement!

Wow, cryptic post. What are you even alluding to?

[dirtboy]

but Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) has more public supporters in Congress.

But ... but ... but ... the Rudy boosters told me no one would support Hunter because he has no chance of winning! What gives?

[Antoninus]

He should have the conservative wing of the congress behind him, which is about 100 guys.

It's beginning to look that way. I wish guys like Brownback and Tancredo would just ditch the presidential talk and back Hunter. Both of them have poison pills in their record that will make them unacceptable. But they could really help propel a guy like Hunter forward by endorsing him to their interest groups.

[dirtboy]

This is the same House that dithered and lost Rome?

Funny, I don't recall you posting the same sentiments on the thread yesterday where Rudy got the backing of two Congresscritters. Rather selective indignation if you ask me.

[Antoninus]

But ... but ... but ... the Rudy boosters told me no one would support Hunter because he has no chance of winning! What gives?

Based on my knowledge of such folks, they'll be saying that up to and including the moment when they pull the Democrat lever in November 2008.

[Antoninus]

Funny, I don't recall you posting the same sentiments on the thread yesterday where Rudy got the backing of two Congresscritters. Rather selective indignation if you ask me.

LOL. Rudy gets the support of one Congress Critter, it's huge news. An article indicates that Hunter has the support of lots of Congress Critters and it's non-news.

Funny how that works. :-)

[Condor51]

***This is the same House that dithered and lost Rome?***

Actually that was the 'Senate' and they 'lost Rome' in 410 AD to Alaric, King of the Visigoths.

(Actually Rome was 'lost' a few times. But '410' is the most famous)

[pissant]

It won't matter. Hunter will appeal to a large swath of the GOP with or without Tancredo's endorsement. That said, when tancredo drops out, he will likely support Hunter.

[zarf]

Actually that was the 'Senate' and they 'lost Rome' in 410 AD to Alaric, King of the Visigoths.

A little less Google searching and a stress pill would do you wonders.

[Antoninus]

Actually that was the 'Senate' and they 'lost Rome' in 410 AD to Alaric, King of the Visigoths.

Actually, I think it was the Emperor Honorius who had his brilliant general, Stilicho, killed a couple years before and then cowered behind the swamps in Ravenna when Alaric invaded Italy, who must bear most of the blame for that.

[cripplecreek]

I like Tancredo but Hunter has a much better chance.

[Antoninus]

A little less Google searching and a stress pill would do you wonders.

So you're saying that your post was just nonsensical, then?

[beltfed308]

If Hunter gets the nomination I can guarantee you he will get the NRA endorsement. The best your guy could get is HCI.

[freedomfiter2]

It's beginning to look that way. I wish guys like Brownback and Tancredo would just ditch the presidential talk and back Hunter.


You're right. We only need one conservative candidate. The other guys could gain stature with the conservatives by putting principle over ambition at this point. While I'd vote for Newt, his baggage would probably keep him from winning in the general election. Newt should make his decision now and support someone else if he's not running.

[zarf]

Funny, I don't recall you posting the same sentiments on the thread yesterday where Rudy got the backing of two Congresscritters. Rather selective indignation if you ask me. 8 posted on

Why should I? At least those Congresslosers have sense enough to recognize their own failure and are reaching out for some real leadership

[Antoninus]

I like Tancredo but Hunter has a much better chance.

Agreed. Hunter has more bona-fides, less baggage. He's a better candidate all around.