Hunter showing fiscal irresponsibility

When the Affordable Care Act was introduced in 2009, 50th District Representative Duncan Hunter was skeptical about the bill's size and complexity. Unlike President Trump, who governs by Twitter and single-page summaries, Hunter appeared, at least at one time, more deliberate.

He noted in a July 15, 2009, press release that "it is important that we have sufficient opportunity to thoroughly examine this proposal and consider its potential consequences for taxpayers, businesses and consumers."

His press release included a pledge he "will not vote to enact any healthcare reform bill that he...