I know it's early. In fact I know it's way too early to draw any meaningful conclusions regarding the polling figures of dark horse candidates for the '08 presidential election.
But as I have said several times on my radio show, and as I wrote back in November in The Washington Times (article titled Ahead To '08), Duncan Hunter is a candidate who can make things interesting. More interesting than most pundits realize.
Yesterday it was announced that Hunter took first place in an Arizona straw poll among republican candidates. Romney came in second and McCain third.
This is obviously good news for Hunter and helps energize his campaign. As stated previously I believe Duncan Hunter can shake things up because his message of: peace through strength, conservative illegal immigration policy and conservative social values (he is further to the right than either McCain or Romney) have a history of playing well among voters in early primary states.
As stated on my radio show I also believe Mr. Hunter's ultimate objective is to position himself as an attractive candidate for Secretary of Defense in '08, should the GOP win.
Duncan Hunter will officially announce his candidacy on January 25th in South Carolina.
Gates will remain as SOD if GOP wins in 08.
If GOP wins in 08, I'll get out my green wienie the night of the elections.
Posted by: The Doctor | January 18, 2007 at 03:56 AM