That headline wouldn’t be the biggest news in the world if not for the fact that the senior Hunter, meaning the current 52nd District Congressman, is supporting Doug Ose for the 4th District seat. As most readers know, Tom McClintock is running for that seat as well.
So, apparently, despite Hunter-the-dad’s support for his opponent, McClintock is willing to put it aside to support the younger Hunter?
Insiders say it’s not quite that complex. Congressman Hunter endorsed Ose two weeks prior to McClintock joining the fray, I am told. McClintock apparently understood Hunter’s endorsement of Ose as support for a former colleague, not as an anti-Tom sentiment.
So, in the final analysis, no grudges held, and McClintock is supporting the individual in the open 52nd contest he prefers will join him in Congress.
The release:
Senator Tom McClintock Endorses Duncan D. Hunter for Congress
Backing of Leading Fiscal Conservative Adds to Momentum of Campaign
(El Cajon, CA) — State Senator Tom McClintock, largely regarded as one of the state’s leading fiscal conservatives; has endorsed Duncan D. Hunter for Congress. The endorsement comes as another sign that the Hunter for Congress campaign is in the strongest possible position.
In making the endorsement, Senator McClintock said, "Duncan D. Hunter is exactly the kind of leader we need in Congress. His commitment to lower taxes, less government spending and his fiscal conservatism are all reasons I strongly support him and his campaign."
"I’m proud to have the support of Senator McClintock. His work on behalf of taxpayers in California has been never-yielding and always vigilant. I look forward to working closely with him in the future," said Duncan D. Hunter.
Both Duncan D. Hunter and Senator McClintock are candidates this year for United States Congress. Senator McClintock is running for the 4th Congressional District in Northern California to replace Congressman John Doolittle, who is retiring.
Duncan D. Hunter is running to succeed his father, Congressman Duncan Hunter, who is not running for re-election. For more information, please visit www.HunterForCongress.com.