Christian Science Monitor (2-22-06):
"They call themselves the Band of Brothers, about 50 men - and a few women - all Democrats, all opposed to the Bush administration's handling of Iraq, and all military veterans.
One more thing: They're all running for Congress this year.
Not since 1946 have so many vets from one party come together in a political campaign, they claim. Their wildest dream is to give the Democratic Party the extra edge it needs - by boosting its weak image on defense and patriotism - to end Republican control of the House."
Many of these have lost limbs and are physically scarred for life after going to war for their country. So, seriously, why are they running as Dems? And, no, most weren't Dems to start with. They are even recruited a Republican.
2006-09-06 01:07:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
They now have a heart with their brain.
2006-09-06 01:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by Villain 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It must be hard to run without limbs
because democrats think that they are getting a deal
The federal government will pay half of there salary for hiring a disabled person... but the govenment is already paying all the wage.
democrat economics
2006-09-06 09:13:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because its an easy party ticket...a lot more people to appeal to as a democrat...also, if their best candidate, just say in 2004, was john kerry..i think i can run on a ballot and get elected
2006-09-06 08:13:52 · answer #3 · answered by Michael D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the same reason vets run as republicans.
enjoy your hangover in November
2006-09-06 08:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by Super Shiraz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋