Presidential Candidate Duncan Hunter

via Townhall. John Hawkins makes the case for California Congressman Duncan Hunter.

"If you're looking for someone who can represent the conservative wing of the Republican Party in 2008, California Congressman Duncan Hunter fills that bill far better that any of the top contenders who have already gotten into the race."

He sounds pretty good to me. National Security? Former paratrooper, Bronze Star, son served in Iraq as a marine, check. Immigration? Wrote the Secure Fence Act & helped pass legislation for the very successful San Diego fence. Check. 2nd Amendment? Check. Control spending and lower taxes? Pro-Balanced Budget, Check. School vouchers? Check. SDI? Check. Pro-life? Check. Judges? Likes Scalia, check.

The only weakness I see (and I agree with John here) is that he appears to be protectionist when it comes to trade issues, which is both bad and odd, but something I'm willing to overlook to a degree given his stance on other issues. All in all, a very intriguing candidate, hopefully he can raise his name recognition and gain some traction with voters in the coming primaries.l