"Now, I've made it clear since 2006 that I've been thinking about running. Right now, with the Republican Party in the shape it's in, I'm just about ready to announce. We have President Bush who has merely continued the free trade policies of his Democratic predecessor. These policies have caused a continuous loss of American jobs to foreign competition such as Mexico and the communist dictatorship of China.
In the age of the War on Terror, America needs a President who was actually willing to serve his country and knows first hand the thing called war, not a blue-blooded East Coaster who flew planes for the Texas Air National Guard and spent more of his time drinking than anything else. Also, look at the other candidates and prospective candidates. We have Donald Trump who is completely out of touch with Conservative values, having grown up in money and being an outright Liberal on issues such as abortion and gay marriage. On the other hand there's Ron Paul who'se known as vehemently anti-war and will only give the world an image of weakness. As of now I'm not announcing my candidacy. However, that may change within the week."
CNN: Meanwhile, a cutting and controversial statement by possible Republican challenger Congressman Duncan Hunter. Hunter is not well known, however, his Populist-Conservative record could strike a chord with more rural voters. In the speech he severely criticized the President's record in the Texas Air National Guard and tore down candidate and businessman Donald Trump and prospective candidate Ron Paul.
