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2020 elections Sept. 26, 2019

Hunter Becomes the HuntedThe embattled California Republican now faces Darrell Issa’s giant bankroll, in addition to federal prosecutors who indicted him for corruption.

By Ed Kilgore
2020 elections Aug. 29, 2019

Darrell Issa Plots Comeback by Taking Out Duncan HunterIssa’s wealth and fame makes him a formidable intraparty opponent for Hunter, who goes on trial in January on lurid corruption charges.

By Ed Kilgore
duncan hunter July 18, 2019

Marines Order Duncan Hunter to Stop Using Them in His Hate MailThe Marines are down on the embattled Hunter — and Darrell Issa is sizing up his congressional seat — as his September corruption trial approaches.

By Ed Kilgore
2018 midterms Oct. 15, 2018

Indicted Republican Congressman Smears Midterm Opponent As ‘Security Risk’Duncan Hunter shows chutzpah by attacking his opponent for his Palestinian forebears while being under criminal indictment himself.

By Ed Kilgore
2018 midterms Aug. 29, 2018

How Darrell Issa Could Return to Washington As Indicted Congressman’s SuccessorIssa had been eyeing Hunter’s strongly Republican district from the moment he “retired.” A Hunter resignation or defeat could make it real.

By Ed Kilgore
duncan hunter scandal Aug. 27, 2018

So Far, Polls Say Voters Are Unfazed by Corruption Allegations Against HunterMost voters in the district know about the charges against Hunter and his wife. But have they really dwelled on them in their full fatuous glory?

By Ed Kilgore
duncan hunter scandal Aug. 24, 2018

Indicted Republican Blames Wife for Misusing Campaign FundsDuncan Hunter’s excuses for his serious legal fix are evolving and, well, totally shameless.

By Ed Kilgore
2018 election Aug. 23, 2018

A Latino-Palestinian Progressive May Take Down Indicted GOP CongressmanDuncan Hunter is in big trouble after a corruption indictment. His progressive opponent has a great personal story with some details GOP may exploit.

By Ed Kilgore
2018 elections Aug. 21, 2018

California GOP Congressman Indicted for Personal Use of Campaign FundsOne of Trump’s allies, Hunter’s misuse of funds — for video games, dentistry, and a plane ticket for a pet rabbit — puts a safe GOP seat in jeopardy.

By Ed Kilgore