This is part of an ongoing series about the 2008 Presidential candidates.  By examining each candidate, the issues he stands for, and his beliefs, we hope to bring you a unbiased look into what the results of his Presidency could bring

DUNCAN HUNTER

 Duncan Hunter was born May 31, 1948 in California. He enlisted in the US Army and served in the Vietnam War. In 1973, he attended the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, and was admitted to the California Bar.  Hunter ran for Congress in 1980, and although he was the underdog, defeated opponent Lionel Van Deerlin. In 2002, Hunter became chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Mr. Hunter and his wife, Lynne, have been married almost 34 years, and have two children--Sam, a business student, and Duncan Duane, a Marine who served two tours of duty in Iraq. Mr. Hunter and his wife also have four grandchildren.

THE ISSUES

 *Abortion--Mr. Hunter strongly opposed abortion. He also voted to prohibit gay adoptions.

*Gay rights--Mr. Hunter believes marriage is between a man and a woman.

 *Parental rights-- Mr. Hunter strongly believes a parent's rights supersedes that of the government's.

*Gun control--Mr. Hunter, an avid hunter, believes strongly int he Second Amendment.

 *Education--Mr. Hunter believes that families should strongly influence education in public and private schools, that the public school system needs strengthened, and that homeschoolers should receive federal aid.

*Illegal immigration/Border Control--introduced the Fence Act and supports stricter restrictions on immigration.

*War on terror--supports the war, saying that the "war has been well worth it."

THE GOOD

 *offered free legal advice to the Hispanic community after graduating law school.

 *is rebuilding his home lost to Californian wildfires.

THE BAD AND THE UGLY

 *Criticized for having 6,200 sq. ft. home, plus guest house, pool, and tennis courts, and, although legally, has paid taxes less than most with homes of that size.

 *received money from Brent Wilkes, who was involved in a bribery scandal, for his campaign. However, when the scandal was revealed, Mr. Hunter did not use the money in his campaign and instead donated it to Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund.

For more information on Duncan Hunter , visit his campaigning website at: http://www.gohunter08.com/