In a sign of a turbulent campaign to come, indicted U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter failed to win the endorsement Monday of his local
Republican Party after arguing that he is the best candidate for the job despite his approaching federal trial.
Hunter faced significant odds of winning the two-third support he needed for the nod from the San Diego Republican Party, with several other GOP candidates dividing the vote, including former Rep. Darrell Issa.
"I've got this seat," Hunter said, with three other candidates seated beside him.