I can't say how Duncan is as a speaker because, frankly, I've not heard him speak. I tend to keep abreast of politics, so this suggests to me that he's got about zero recognition outside his own campaign and his own district in SoCal. Frankly, the response of most Republicans I talk to, even those who are activist types, when I mention Duncan Hunter to them is "Who?" Guy's got no chance, I'm sorry to say. Let him get some national coverage as Fred's Veep, and let him run again in 2016 without the training wheels. For now, he is "Duncan the Unready".
“Let him get some national coverage as Fred’s Veep, and let him run again in 2016 without the training wheels”
How would putting Duncan Hunter on a losing ticket give him a better chance in 2016? Fred Thompson can’t win, despite the obsession here on FreeRepublic. He’s a random mediocre Senator and actor, with zero enthusiasm in his public speaking. Sure he’d lock up the insomniac vote, but the fact is most Americans don’t want to be put to sleep while listening to their President speak.
At least Hunter has the potential for broad appeal once he moves up to the top tier. He’s the best man to win the general election, especially with the war going on. One of the rats biggest complaints is that people who support the war don’t have to worry about their children fighting, Duncan Hunter’s son has been there twice and is going back for a third tour. That fact alone will cause America to respect him and vote for him. He will get more union support thanks to his efforts to stop China’s cheating on trade.
What does Fred Thompson bring to the table?