1980: Duncan Hunter Debates Lionel Van Deerlin

http://www.kpbs.org/blogs2/index.php/politicalfix/comments/duncan_hunter_redux/

This video is an excerpt from Ballot'80, a 30 minute election program. This video was posted as part of a blog post by Gloria Penner, one of the hosts of the show:

"Van had good-naturedly agreed to the encounter as he had many times before, although he complained to me this time that the program would be a waste of time since his re-election seemed assured. He had nine successful campaigns as evidence. Besides, he was running against a young and unknown political novice, Republican lawyer, Duncan Hunter, 32. So Congressman Van Deerlin casually relaxed on the TV set. His effort was bemused and minimal while long-shot Hunter sat alert and at attention during the entire debate, attacked the incumbent as weak on defense, and apparently won over the audience. A few weeks later, he won the election. (Afterwards, the new congressman told me he felt that TV appearance was a turning point. The former congressman told me the same thing.)" -- Gloria Penner

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[MrMichaelChua]

What's the theme song of Decision '80?

[FrsBigeasy]

Rep Duncan Hunter is a Real Conservative Republican Unlike the Neo Cons, Supply Siders & Theocrats that Represent the Current Republican Leadership Today.

[donmarco67]

here here, it's too bad his presidential campaign didnt get better traction, but I'm keeping my eye on Duane, he's a chip off the old block and he's got my full support. We need a rock-ribbed Marine Conservative to step up to the leadership plate! Both Hunters are great Americans!

[chukmaty]

Duncan Hunter is awesome, thanks for putting this up!

[inuyashalover04]

I miss grandaddy so much :(

[inuyashalover04]

Thankyou for this video about my granfather. I am Monica Van Deerlin

[budakhan79]

Wow, I'm so glad you guys posted this video. You can really see how far KPBS has gone (i love vintage TV) and this is great insight into MR. Hunter

[SDpolitics]

Van will be missed more than he could ever imagine.