In a move predicted by no one I know of, Rep. Duncan Hunter has endorsed Mike Huckabee for the Republican nomination, via CNN's Political Ticker:
"I got to know Governor Huckabee well on the campaign trail," Hunter said in a statement. "Of the remaining candidates I feel that he is strongly committed to strengthening national defense, constructing the border fence and meeting the challenge of China's emergence as a military superpower that is taking large portions of America's industrial base."Along with these issues of national security, border enforcement and protecting the U.S. industrial base, I see another quality of Mike Huckabee's candidacy that compels my endorsement," he added. "Mike Huckabee is a man of outstanding character and integrity. I saw that character over the last year of campaigning and was greatly impressed. The other Republican candidates have many strengths and I wish them all well."
Hunter never developed a significant following despite his strong conservative credentials, including serving as Mayor of San Diego (over a population greater than ten states and the District of Columbia) and as Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. His endorsement may not bring many in the way of supporter, but should generate some buzz for the surprise value alone.
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