The next President of the United States

[geetrue]

I saw a thread about the Clintons ... which reminded me of whom I think the
next President of the United States could be ...

This man is a real sleeper in the elections so far ... looks like a winner to me.

Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA)

Remember when they said Jack Kenendy couldn't win the election, because he was
a Catholic ... Representive Duncan Hunter just might surprise them all.

http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Duncan_Hunter.htm

http://www.gohunter08.com/inner.asp?z=4

http://www.house.gov/hunter/

I don't know if ya'll have been following the arrest of these two border agents, but it has been quite a battle.

July 26, 2007
House Passes Amendment to Release Imprisoned Border Patrol Agents - Late last evening, Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) was joined by several of his colleagues in successfully offering an amendment to H.R. 3093, the FY2008 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, prohibiting funds from being applied to the incarceration of Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. The amendment, which passed the House by voice vote, would force the Bureau of Prisons to release the agents.

[DeepIron]

This man is a real sleeper in the elections so far ...

And will probably remain so... not enough $$$ to go head-to-head with the Clinton/Obama/Giuliani/Edwards pack...

Too bad, I'd like to see a "Good Guy" finish first for a change...

[bradclark1]

Originally Posted by geetrue

July 26, 2007
House Passes Amendment to Release Imprisoned Border Patrol Agents - Late last evening, Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) was joined by several of his colleagues in successfully offering an amendment to H.R. 3093, the FY2008 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, prohibiting funds from being applied to the incarceration of Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean. The amendment, which passed the House by voice vote, would force the Bureau of Prisons to release the agents.

Good on them. About time. They should also give them restitution for monetary losses and job training.

[SUBMAN1]

I'd have to disagree with the assesment if Fred THompson throws his hat into the ring. THompson can beat everyone rather easily I think. No one wants Clinton - as Rowe said on his departure - He hopes she gets nominated because America will never accept her. Obama - no thx. He has said some things that make me crinch. Fred Thompson however calls it like it is. If its ugly, he will say so and has no problem with saying it. He has the carisma that seems to be lacking in every other candidate.

Of course, he may not throw his hat into the ring - that would be bad. He does have the $$$ and support to go up against anyone running already so that is not an issue. I just hope he does.

-S

[Tchocky]

Originally Posted by geetrue

http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Duncan_Hunter.htm

This won't surprise anyone, but there's a lot about this guy I don't like

Voted YES on allowing electronic surveillance without a warrant.
Voted YES on continuing intelligence gathering without civil oversight.

Rated 10% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes.

Voted YES on prohibiting needle exchange & medical marijuana in DC.

Supports a Constitutional Amendment for school prayer

Voted YES on more prosecution and sentencing for juvenile crime.
Voted NO on maintaining right of habeus corpus in Death Penalty Appeals
Voted YES on making federal death penalty appeals harder

Voted YES on Constitutional Amendment banning same-sex marriage

Supports balanced budget amendment

This one really confuses me

I believe the creative arts can play an important role in the expressive and cultural development of our society. At the same time, however, I strongly oppose using these federal funds for any group that produces material that has questionable artistic, scientific or political value

Anyway, sure it's not like I'm voting

Originally Posted by geetrue

I saw a thread about the Clintons ... which reminded me of whom I think the
next President of the United States could be ...

....going out on a limb here, but ....


Why not draft Lou Dobbs? (CNN News Anchor).
He seems to be the only guy who knows what the hell is going on.

BTW, didn't Lou Dobbs have that Senator on his show over this story?

[Lafferty]

yeah i think he did.

[Heibges]

I like this Hunter guy.

And he's not a draftdodger like Thompson.

Now if we could just get him to run with Clark or Powell we could get some clear thinking veterans in there.

[Skybird]

I have an idea.

Each of the two parties is allowed sending three candidates into presidential race.

For every candidate, the party and the candidate must pay 5 million dollars into a shared font.

If it does not send three candidates, it must pay 5 billion dollars for each one missing.

The font is divided by the number of participants, and every candidate gets an equal share to spend on his campaign.

every corporation spending money must name one family member from each of the chief managers' families to go and do one tour in Iraq.

Brilliant!

[Heibges]

I would say give them no money.

Have a bunch of mandatory debates.

Have recaps of the debates in newspapers, on tv, and online.

But don't let these marketing idiots have any impact on "shaping" a candidates image.

[elite_hunter_sh3]

pffft.. only REAL hope for america is

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

"So called free trade deals and world governmental organizations like the International Criminal Court (ICC), NAFTA, GATT, WTO, and CAFTA are a threat to our independence as a nation."

if i lived in america i would vote for him

[JALU3]

Originally Posted by elite_hunter_sh3

pffft.. only REAL hope for america is

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

"So called free trade deals and world governmental organizations like the International Criminal Court (ICC), NAFTA, GATT, WTO, and CAFTA are a threat to our independence as a nation."

if i lived in america i would vote for him

Although some would call him a classic conservative . . . he is to left of his party, the Republican Party, to be elected in the primaries.
Just like how the activist in the Democrat Party would never elected in the primaries, because she is seen as being to the right of her party.

Primaries play to those who are active within the political party, these tend to be activist and people who consider themselves to be in the loop. And since not all members of the party vote (as the primaries share the voting rates of the primaries), and given that the number of people who have registered for one of the two major parties is never larger then 40% of the total population, this means that (theoretically) the primary winner for each party is elected by around 12% of the total voting population . . . which itself is no greater then 40% of the total population . . . or around 4.8% of the total population.
(someone please check my math, as I have been up all night)