Note: As with the previous letter, this was written before the Iowa Caucus. It is certainly still applicable because New Hampshire won't vote until tomorrow.
Why should Iowa have all the fun tonight--take that New Hampshire!
Alexander J. Madison - December 31, 2007
Dear New Hampshire Republicans,
Every presidential election season, your state, by virtue of its early primary vote, has the opportunity to help shape the election going forward. At times, you were the antidote to the Iowa Caucuses. In 1980, Iowa chose moderate GHW Bush, New Hampshire chose Ronald Reagan, giving the Gipper a much needed boost. For that, we are eternally grateful. In 1996, you bucked the polls and chose Pat Buchanan over the milquetoast Bob Dole. Though Buchanan had and has his own issues, the one area where he did trump all the others was a real understanding what illegal immigration was doing to our country. Now, 12 years later, that problem that Buchanan warned about has come home to roost. And you have the opportunity to select a candidate that has been even more stalwart than Buchanan, or anyone else in politics for the last 26 years for that matter, on fighting the scourge of illegal immigration. Duncan Hunter even opposed the 1986 Reagan Amnesty (Simpson –Mazzoli), something Buchanan was pushing as Reagan’s Communications Director. As Pat found out, Hunter’s arm don’t twist.
Whereas Mr. Buchanan has managed to put himself into the fringes of the Republican Party in recent years, Hunter has held true to the Reagan vision of Peace through Strength, confronting our enemies, and shrinking the federal leviathan, in addition to being the true leader on immigration reform.
Hunter is the only candidate who understands that communist China is preparing for war, while we foolishly allow massive transfers of technology and manufacturing prowess to move from our shores to theirs. Hunter vociferously opposed Clinton’s ‘Permanent Normal Trade Relations’ gift to the chicoms, while Fred Thompson, John McCain, Mitt Romney, and Mike Huckabee all supported it.
(excerpt...see http://newswhichcannotlose.blogspot.com/2007/12/open-letter-to-new-hampshire-gop-choose.html)
Monday, January 7, 2008
Open Letter to the Iowa GOP – Choose Wisely, Choose Hunter
Note: This was written before the Iowa Caucus which has since passed. It is still an excellent letter about why people should cast their vote for Duncan Hunter.
Guest Editorial
Alexander J. Madison - December 31, 2007
Dear Iowegians,
Every presidential election season, your state has the opportunity to help shape the election going forward. Unfortunately, too many times, you have selected a dud during the Iowa Caucuses. In 1976, you picked Gerald Ford, proponent of the ERA and abortion rights, over a very conservative Ronald Reagan. In 1980, you chose a very moderate Bush over Reagan. And twice you picked a milquetoast named Bob Dole. Granted, the choices are sometimes between dud and duddier, but this year is different. This year you have a chance to select a rock-ribbed conservative Reaganite to make up for not choosing the original Reaganite when you had the chance. The name is Duncan Hunter.
Congressman Duncan Hunter is a representative from California’s 52nd legislative district. Mr. Hunter put his college career on hold to volunteer with the 173rd Airborne Rangers to fight the communists in Vietnam. Like Reagan, Hunter believes that war was not only very winnable, but was indeed a “noble cause”. And the killing fields that followed our departure from that conflict are a bold testament to their vision over the head-in-the-sand lack of vision (which continues to this day) from the defeatist democrats and RINOs.
Duncan Hunter also entered office with Reagan in 1981, at the ripe old age of 32. He immediately was able to join the Armed Services Committee in Congress, where he has remained to this day, as former Chairmen, and current Ranking Republican. It was in large part due to Mr. Hunter’s efforts, teaming with folks like Jack Kemp and Henry Hyde, that Reagan was able to ramrod our historic military buildup through Congress in the 80s, which revitalized every branch of our Armed Services. Jack Kemp even credits Hunter with being the go-to guy for strong-arming the very controversial ‘Star Wars’ Strategic Defense Initiative through the House. The results of that persistence and vision is paying off in spades, despite the howls of leftists worldwide, as we today have working missile defense systems either in field, or soon to be fielded; including laser based systems for which Reagan was mercilessly ridiculed by the ignorant ‘academics’ and the press. Hunter was and is perhaps the staunchest anti-communist to sit in Congress. He was the leader most responsible, aside from Reagan, for stemming the commie-creep in Central America during the 1980s, and his disdain for communism has never ebbed.
(excerpt...see http://towncriernews.blogspot.com/2007/12/open-letter-to-iowa-gop-choose-wisely.html)
Guest Editorial
Alexander J. Madison - December 31, 2007
Dear Iowegians,
Every presidential election season, your state has the opportunity to help shape the election going forward. Unfortunately, too many times, you have selected a dud during the Iowa Caucuses. In 1976, you picked Gerald Ford, proponent of the ERA and abortion rights, over a very conservative Ronald Reagan. In 1980, you chose a very moderate Bush over Reagan. And twice you picked a milquetoast named Bob Dole. Granted, the choices are sometimes between dud and duddier, but this year is different. This year you have a chance to select a rock-ribbed conservative Reaganite to make up for not choosing the original Reaganite when you had the chance. The name is Duncan Hunter.
Congressman Duncan Hunter is a representative from California’s 52nd legislative district. Mr. Hunter put his college career on hold to volunteer with the 173rd Airborne Rangers to fight the communists in Vietnam. Like Reagan, Hunter believes that war was not only very winnable, but was indeed a “noble cause”. And the killing fields that followed our departure from that conflict are a bold testament to their vision over the head-in-the-sand lack of vision (which continues to this day) from the defeatist democrats and RINOs.
Duncan Hunter also entered office with Reagan in 1981, at the ripe old age of 32. He immediately was able to join the Armed Services Committee in Congress, where he has remained to this day, as former Chairmen, and current Ranking Republican. It was in large part due to Mr. Hunter’s efforts, teaming with folks like Jack Kemp and Henry Hyde, that Reagan was able to ramrod our historic military buildup through Congress in the 80s, which revitalized every branch of our Armed Services. Jack Kemp even credits Hunter with being the go-to guy for strong-arming the very controversial ‘Star Wars’ Strategic Defense Initiative through the House. The results of that persistence and vision is paying off in spades, despite the howls of leftists worldwide, as we today have working missile defense systems either in field, or soon to be fielded; including laser based systems for which Reagan was mercilessly ridiculed by the ignorant ‘academics’ and the press. Hunter was and is perhaps the staunchest anti-communist to sit in Congress. He was the leader most responsible, aside from Reagan, for stemming the commie-creep in Central America during the 1980s, and his disdain for communism has never ebbed.
(excerpt...see http://towncriernews.blogspot.com/2007/12/open-letter-to-iowa-gop-choose-wisely.html)
Son Of Pres. Hopeful Hunter To Run For Congress
SAN DIEGO -- Ten people took out papers Friday to run for Congress in various districts in San Diego County, including Duncan D. Hunter, the son of Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-El Cajon.
The younger Hunter, who is also a Republican, hopes to take the East County seat being vacated by his father, who is running for president.
Hunter, a Marine captain, returned home from Afghanistan in time for Thanksgiving and is no longer on active duty, said campaign spokesman Dave Gilliard.
(excerpt...see http://www.10news.com/politics/14941927/detail.html?rss=sand&psp=news)
The younger Hunter, who is also a Republican, hopes to take the East County seat being vacated by his father, who is running for president.
Hunter, a Marine captain, returned home from Afghanistan in time for Thanksgiving and is no longer on active duty, said campaign spokesman Dave Gilliard.
(excerpt...see http://www.10news.com/politics/14941927/detail.html?rss=sand&psp=news)
Duncan Hunter - The Class of Reagan
"If men of wisdom and knowledge ... and true republican simplicity of manners ... are chosen to fill the seats of government, we may expect that our affairs will rest on a solid and permanent foundation." --Samuel Adams
The consensus among the chattering class is that this presidential cycle features no clear heir to the Reagan mantle. Yet of the declared candidates, conservatives outnumber the media-dubbed triumvirate of Giuliani, McCain and Romney. Most notable among them is Duncan Hunter, the California representative who hails from The Gipper's lucky city of San Diego.
Hunter earned his congressional seat in 1980, in a 2-to-1 Democrat-dominated district. He did so with a winning combination of determination, shoe leather, integrity and a clear conservative philosophy as espoused by GOP presidential candidate. http://Reagan2020.US/] Certain sectors of the San Diego establishment have never forgiven Hunter for ousting nine-term Demo Rep. Lionel Van Deerlin, now a columnist for The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Hunter is a decorated Vietnam veteran who served with the 173rd Airborne Division and the 75th Army Rangers. After returning home, he attended law school and opened offices in San Diego's Hispanic Barrio Logan, often offering legal services at no charge. Last October, before the Republican congressional losses, Hunter announced his simultaneous retirement from Congress and his presidential candidacy. In other words, he is serious about this campaign.
(excerpt...see http://patriotpost.us/alexander/edition.asp?id=530)
The consensus among the chattering class is that this presidential cycle features no clear heir to the Reagan mantle. Yet of the declared candidates, conservatives outnumber the media-dubbed triumvirate of Giuliani, McCain and Romney. Most notable among them is Duncan Hunter, the California representative who hails from The Gipper's lucky city of San Diego.
Hunter earned his congressional seat in 1980, in a 2-to-1 Democrat-dominated district. He did so with a winning combination of determination, shoe leather, integrity and a clear conservative philosophy as espoused by GOP presidential candidate. http://Reagan2020.US/] Certain sectors of the San Diego establishment have never forgiven Hunter for ousting nine-term Demo Rep. Lionel Van Deerlin, now a columnist for The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Hunter is a decorated Vietnam veteran who served with the 173rd Airborne Division and the 75th Army Rangers. After returning home, he attended law school and opened offices in San Diego's Hispanic Barrio Logan, often offering legal services at no charge. Last October, before the Republican congressional losses, Hunter announced his simultaneous retirement from Congress and his presidential candidacy. In other words, he is serious about this campaign.
(excerpt...see http://patriotpost.us/alexander/edition.asp?id=530)
Duncan Hunter candidate platform
High priorities: Immigration/border enforcement, tax reform
Abortion: Pro-life.
Capital Punishment: Supports capital punishment.
(excerpt...see http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/politics/2008/bios/view.bg?articleid=1063098)
Abortion: Pro-life.
Capital Punishment: Supports capital punishment.
(excerpt...see http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/politics/2008/bios/view.bg?articleid=1063098)
Rep. Hunter to speak at Republican dinner in Tequesta
TEQUESTA — Rep. Duncan Hunter of California and Republican presidential candidate will be the special guest at the Martin County Annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Jan. 25 at the Turtle Creek Country Club in Tequesta.
Hunter, the former chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will speak on "Shaping our Defense Forces to Meet Our Future Security Challenges."
Tickets for the Lincoln Day Dinner are $75. Checks should be made out to the Martin County Republican Executive Committee and mailed to P.O. Box 501, Stuart, FL 34995. For sponsorships or tables, call (772) 286-0615.
(http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2007/dec/29/rep-hunter-speak-republican-dinner-tequesta/)
Hunter, the former chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will speak on "Shaping our Defense Forces to Meet Our Future Security Challenges."
Tickets for the Lincoln Day Dinner are $75. Checks should be made out to the Martin County Republican Executive Committee and mailed to P.O. Box 501, Stuart, FL 34995. For sponsorships or tables, call (772) 286-0615.
(http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2007/dec/29/rep-hunter-speak-republican-dinner-tequesta/)
Duncan Hunter for President! (Joseph Farah endorsement)
Regular readers of my column know that I have enthusiastically supported Tom Tancredo for president.
In fact, two years ago, I personally asked Tancredo to run for president because I feared there would be no Republican candidate offering real solutions to America's crisis with illegal immigration and border security.
Tancredo answered the call. I always knew he was, at best, a reluctant and long-shot candidate. But he answered the bell.
He proceeds to endorse Duncan Hunter! (excerpt...see http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59399)
In fact, two years ago, I personally asked Tancredo to run for president because I feared there would be no Republican candidate offering real solutions to America's crisis with illegal immigration and border security.
Tancredo answered the call. I always knew he was, at best, a reluctant and long-shot candidate. But he answered the bell.
He proceeds to endorse Duncan Hunter! (excerpt...see http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=59399)
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