CONGRESSMAN HOLDS NEWS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE RUN FOR PRESIDENCY
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., (center) shakes hands with supporters October 30, 2006 in San Diego as he arrives at a news conference held to announce that he is exploring the possibility for a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2008. Hunter, who is the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, is also seeking re-election to congress on November 7. (UPI Photo/Earl S. Cryer)
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