Jocelyn at aponderingheart is hosting a winter giveaway. This weeks giveaway includes the 10th anniversary Pride and Prejudice DVD set–something I’ve looked at for a long time.
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And we now break from regular programming to bring you this special message:
Presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee (who I plan on profiling in the next few weeks) is hosting a Vertical Day today. His website will be updated every hour from NOW UNTILL TUESDAY with guest blogger posts, videos, and more. Please click the following link to learn more about the Huckabee campaign and how to participate in this 24 hour event!
Thank you, and stay tuned for the next profile on the one (thank goodness) and only Hilary Clinton!
Candidates 2008 Profiles
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/
Candidates 2008 Profiles
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
John Edwards
John Edwards was born on June 10, 1953 in South Carolina. His father worked in a textile mill, and his mother ran a shop and worked for the post office. Mr. Edwards entered Clemson University, but later transferred to North Carolina State and graduated with a degree in textile technology. He later received his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At UNC, he met his future wife, Elizabeth, and they married in 1977. After school, Mr. Edwards worked as a law clerk, and then as an associate in a firm. In 1981, he moved to Raleigh, where Mr. Edwards joined another law firm, and became involved in several medical malpractice suits. In 1993, Mr. Edwards started his own law firm, where he gained national attention for a case. Because of this, he ran for Senate. He was elected in 1998. In 2004, Mr. Edwards ran in the Presidential election, but later joined forces with Senator Kerry as his would-be vice president. John and Elizabeth Edwards have four children–Wade, who died at age sixteen in 1996, Cate, age twenty-five, Emma Claire, age nine, and Jack, age seven.
The Issues
*Abortion–supports abortion, including partial-birth abortion.
*Gay rights–believes gays should be able to serve in the military, is conflicted about gay marriage–doesn’t support it personally, but does not think it should be banned.
*Death penalty–supports the death penalty within reason.
*Gun Control–supports the right to bear arms with some restrictions.
*Healthcare–supports universal health care.
*Homeland security–close Guantanamo, does not believe in 9-11/Hussein connection
*Immigration–"hard workers earn citizenship", illegal or not, according to Mr. Edwards.
*War in Iraq–opposes (although voted for originally).
The Good
*Began a foundation in his son’s memory.
*Supports wife through her struggle with breast cancer.
The Bad and the Ugly
*Claims from neighbors about his apparent unfriendliness
*Was criticized for his spending, including $400 haircuts and $6 million dollar home.
*Controversy surrounded some of his hired bloggers over crude remarks they made.
For more information on John Edwards, visit his campaigning website at: http://johnedwards.com/
Candidates 2008 Profiles
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
Samuel Brownback
Sam Brownback was born in Parker, Kansas, on September 12, 1956 . As a youth, he was the first the state of Kansas president, then the national vice president, of Future Farmers of America. Mr. Brownback was student body president at Kansas State University, and graduated with a law degree from the University of Kansas. After graduating, Mr. Brownback was a broadcaster, hosting his own show. Eventually, he started practicing law, and then was elected as the Kansas Secretary of Agriculture. Brownback, accepted into the White House Fellow Program, worked with the Office of US Trade Representative for a brief time. In 1994, he was elected the the House, and in 1996, the Senate. Mr. Brownback and his wife, Mary, have five children.
THE ISSUES
*Same-sex marriage/Gay rights–Mr. Brownback believes that marriage is between a man and a woman. Opposes adding sexual orientation to the list of hate crimes.
*Abortion–Mr. Brownback strongly opposes abortion, even in the case of rape.
*Embryonic stem cell–prefers use of adult stem cells in research.
*Crime–voted on tougher drug offenders punishments.
*Education–believes both Intelligent Design and evolution should be taught as theories. Wants more flexibility in federal school rules.
*Foreign Policy–believes we should confront Iran directly, should be involved in Uganda and Sudan, and enlarging NATO.
*Free trade–Mr. Brownback has been rated very pro-free trade.
*Gun Control–believes in the right to bear arms, happy with current laws.
*Homeland security–voted on re-authorization of Patriot Act, has a pro-military voting record.
*Immigration–supported border fence and tougher border enforcement, voted yes on allowing illegals to participate in Social Security, and supports Senator McCain’s ideas on immigration.
*War in Iraq–Supports the war in Iraq, and any timetable for withdrawl. However, opposed the troop surge.
THE GOOD
*Mr. Brownback and his wife adopted two of their five children.
*Mr. Brownback was raised Methodist, joined an evangelical nondenominational church, and then converted to Catholicism. His faith plays a big role in he decision to run for President.
*Visited refugee camps in Sudan and is known as a "champion for Darfur."
THE BAD AND THE UGLY
*Was rumored to have received campaign money from Jack Abramoff, which he pledged to return.
For more information on Sam Brownback, visit his campaigning website at: http://www.brownback.com/
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