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2008 Presidential campaign
Main article: Duncan Hunter presidential campaign, 2008
On October 30, 2006, Hunter announced his intention to consider running for the Republican nomination for President in 2008. Throughout 2006, his Peace Through Strength PAC has raised funds and run advertising expressing his issues of border security and fair trade.
Hunter formally announced his presidential candidacy in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on January 25, 2007.[34]
On January 13, 2007, Hunter won Arizona's Maricopa County straw poll, beating Arizona Senator John McCain.
Duncan Hunter (back, left) greets the delegation at the Texas Republican Straw Poll at the Fort Worth Convention Center Sept. 1, 2007, and is applauded by Texas GOP Chairman Tina Benkiser (front).On March 1, 2007, a South Carolina straw poll was conducted in the Spartanburg area, where Hunter finished a close third (by six votes) in a statistical tie with McCain (1st) and former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani (2nd). Commenting on Hunter’s showing, Spartanburg Republican Gerald Emory said, “Now we have a true Ronald Reagan conservative that we can support. This is a proud night for the Grand Ole Party.”[35]
In early April 2007, Hunter participated in what was billed as the first online presidential debate, pitted against fellow Republican Tom Tancredo. [36]
On April 17, 2007, Hunter won the Anderson County (South Carolina) straw poll with 48 percent of the vote. He defeated former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney (25 percent), Senator John McCain (7 percent), and former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani (5 percent). Hunter also tied for second place in Geenwood County and second place Pickens County. South Carolina is the nation's third primary state. "I am grateful to the great conservatives of Anderson, Greenwood, and Pickens Counties for giving our campaign a huge boost. It is clear our message of maintaining a strong national defense, securing our border without amnesty, holding China accountable on trade, and protecting life are resonating with the voters. Our campaign is one of issues, not flash and expense. We don't have a jet or an army of consultants and paid staff. We do have the conservative message that is true. In the end, that will be what Americans want." [37]
On September 1, 2007, Hunter won the Texas Republican Straw Poll with 41 percent of the vote. He defeated undeclared candidate Fred Thompson (21 percent) and Texas Congressman Ron Paul (16 percent). [38]
Despite the campaigning success Hunter has had at the county levels, it has not yet transferred to the national or state levels. Some major polls do not even list Hunter as an option along with Romney, Giuliani, McCain or Thompson.[39]
Originally posted by zeeblebotQuite probably , that and although I like Duncan, he has been around for decades and really hasn't been a rising star in the Republican Party. In fact, he is probably more effective as a Congressman than in some other role.
ok, my local paper is very liberal, is that why i've only heard of this guy once?
Originally posted by SMSBear716maybe it's that the other Republicans don't have a chance?
Quite probably , that and although I like Duncan, he has been around for decades and really hasn't been a rising star in the Republican Party. In fact, he is probably more effective as a Congressman than in some other role.