Thread: Who is Duncan Hunter ?

This is a little old, however, it does give folks a sense of Duncan Hunter's concern for America. IMO, it would be difficult to find a more dedicated American patriot!

[quote]Leadership knows Rep. Duncan Hunter's arm doesn't twist
By Roxana Tiron
April 05, 2006

It is difficult to change Rep. Duncan Hunter’s mind. House leadership officials and the White House have found that out the hard way.

When they wanted him to vote for a pending trade bill last year, Hunter (R-Calif.) refused — again and again. And when the Bush administration tried to convince the powerful Armed Services Committee on its controversial port security plan, Hunter refused to budge.

Twisting Hunter’s arm is impossible, his close friends say.

“The politics of the process does not really concern him,â€

This says it all:


"Duncan Hunter: And we've got to build this fence. The Democrats have now shown indications that they don't want to build it, but there are two (reasons for) the fence besides enforcement that I think are compelling reasons to build that fence on schedule.

No I'm not a VIP. Let me check that room for you.

OK I checked ya, it says for "posters" something arather. I don't get it.

I met Rep. Duncan Hunter on Sept. 1, 2007, in Ft. Worth, TX. He turned out to be a REAL man, a GOOD Christian, and a GREAT American!

I'm always impressed with him when I hear him. He's straight forward, gives his reasons, and why and why not I like him a lot. I'm torn between voting for Tancredo because he has been at the forefront against illegal immigration for nine years. Yet, I like Duncan.

I could vote for Hunter - he's not my first choice.

If my vote would make one President - it would be Paul - but I can vote for either of the three.

I don't like Hunter's views on the war - school vouchers - fair tax - but if we don't get a handle on illegal immigration and begin to reverse the flood - it won't matter what we do in Iraq - schools, or whatever.

Duncan Hunter would make a great president. He understand the meaning of FENCE, which is a structure to KEEP ILLEGAL ALIENS OUT. I also like his standings on trade, security, and abortion.

It's too bad the MSM keeps ignoring him while they push Guilani down out throats.

Hunter on the issues




Free trade

China is cheating on trade by devaluing their currency. (May 2007)
Eliminate all manufacturing taxes to increase US hiring. (May 2007)
China is cheating on trade; junk our bad China trade deals. (Mar 2007)
Voted NO on implementing CAFTA, Central America Free Trade. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on implementing US-Australia Free Trade Agreement. (Jul 2004)
Voted NO on implementing US-Singapore free trade agreement. (Jul 2003)
Voted NO on implementing free trade agreement with Chile. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on withdrawing from the WTO. (Jun 2000)
Voted NO on 'Fast Track' authority for trade agreements. (Sep 199
Rated 24% by CATO, indicating a pro-fair trade voting record. (Dec 2002)

border enforcement and immigration

This administration has "the slows" on border enforcement. (May 2007)
Keep rule barring immigrants from running for president. (May 2007)
I built the 854-mile border fence and it cut down crime. (May 2007)
FactCheck: 854-mile fence shifted crime more than cutting it. (May 2007)
Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on preventing tipping off Mexicans about Minuteman Project. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on reporting illegal aliens who receive hospital treatment. (May 2004)
Voted NO on extending Immigrant Residency rules. (May 2001)
Voted NO on more immigrant visas for skilled workers. (Sep 199
Rated 100% by FAIR, indicating a voting record restricting immigration. (Dec 2003)


Government Reform.

Voted NO on granting Washington DC an Electoral vote & vote in Congress. (Apr 2007)
Voted NO on protecting whistleblowers from employer recrimination. (Mar 2007)
Voted YES on requiring photo ID for voting in federal elections. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on restricting independent grassroots political committees. (Apr 2006)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits about obesity against food providers. (Oct 2005)
Voted YES on limiting attorney's fees in class action lawsuits. (Feb 2005)
Voted YES on restricting frivolous lawsuits. (Sep 2004)
Voted NO on campaign finance reform banning soft-money contributions. (Feb 2002)
Voted YES on banning soft money donations to national political parties. (Jul 2001)
Voted NO on banning soft money and issue ads. (Sep 1999)
Limit punitive damages; term limits on Congress. (Sep 1994)
Government is too big, too intrusive, too easy with money. (Sep 1994)

He's got my vote & a few donations!

Thanks for your post Greg. IT LOOKS LIKE HUNTER HAS A GREAT RECORD!

He seems to have a lot of integrity and I love the way he voted on most of those items. I would be thrilled with either him or Tancredo.