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Rep. Duncan Hunter Officially Launches 2008 Bid

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Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-California, made his presidential bid official Thursday in South Carolina.

"My fellow Americans, with the support of our families, with faith in God and with the goodness of the American people let's begin this race for the American presidency and let's win," Hunter said at a breakfast event in Spartanburg.

Hunter has allies with deep pockets in South Carolina. His supporters include textile magnate Roger Milliken, who supports Hunter's promise to protect U-S manufacturers.

Hunter also is a strong foe of illegal immigration, an issue that plays well in South Carolina.

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Hunter is a 14-term conservative and set up a presidential exploratory committee just last week.

He announced his intentions in October and, since then, has been making the rounds in the early primary states that include Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.

© 2007 Associated Press.

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