Despite indictment, Duncan Hunter benefits from lack of alternative

SACRAMENTO — It’s hard to be too surprised about the recent indictment of Rep. Duncan Hunter, the San Diego-area Republican accused (along with his wife) of using $250,000 in campaign funds for personal expenses including a trip to Italy, massive bar tabs and video games. OK, it’s startling whenever any congressman faces charges, but the federal indictment probably won’t shock those who have followed past news reports about a man sometimes mocked as a member of the GOP &l