Are most of the people that volunteer to serve in the military Republicans?

Answer 1

You would actually be suprised to know how many military personnel are not really into politics and many of them are not even registered voters, since many of them are very young and barely old enough to vote anyway. A good majority of the military votes are by older soldiers and are cast in accordance with their upbringing. Many of the poor minorities who joined the military vote Democrat and some rural christian farmboys vote Republican. I think it has more to do with family and upbringing than career. National defense and public service is something any political party can get behind.

Many military personnel who vote are not so base as to only vote a straight party ticket. Many soldiers get down to veterans and servicemember related issues and then decide who cares more about the troops before they hand out their vote. It might have to do with the fact that many military personnel are keenly aware of what a privilege it is to vote since they fight for it and are not going to waste it only voting for just any Republican.

Many of the recent congressional elections had a whole slew of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans running as Democrats (Tammy Duckworth in Illinois and many others who happen to be against the war). Even Gen. Wesley Clarke ran for president against Bush as a Democrat in 2004. When I was in Iraq I had to help train the NJ National Guard and I didn't meet one person in that unit who wasn't an outspoken Democrat! I even had people in my unit who voted for Nader!!! My old roommate in Kosovo is a Poli Sci major and a big Democrat in Alabama!

Answer 2

I would say it's about half and half, maybe a few more in the Republican camp. Of the 535 Congressmen, only 74 have served. 44 of them were Republicans and 30 were Democrats. However, in the November election, only Democrats elected people with military experiance. No new Republican congressman have any military experiance.

Answer 3

First off: Everyone in the US military volunteered all and 100%

About half Republican, slightly more Republican than the rest of the country.

A Military Times poll last year (2006) found 46% are Republican 16% Democrat and the rest independent

Answer 4

Hey the question is good the answers are?

http://www.armytimes.com/

Go read what the Army and military are saying.

Today less tha 50% say they are "Republician: 46%
so that is the answer to your question, add in the one who served in the war but have left the militray: well it is 30%.

Not my words but Army, Navy, USMC, etc Times!

But your question is not about the article, the poll of active duty and such: US Troops are "Sour" on this war.

I am so weary of all the jerks posting about suport when men are going on their 3rd and fourth deployments.

Yes, to a few: the Army Times still runs the photos of those lost in battle, yes "we" always will. Hey sort of a "yearbook" for many.

Yes, the troops do not actually like the media: who does?

But it was my obligation to show all the URL and the latest.

Answer 5

That's a good question, but most people who join the military are too young to really know or care about the difference between Republican and Democrat. Also, a lot of minorities join the military, and minorities are not known for being Republican.

Commisioned officers are different in that they have a bachelors degree, so they have a better understanding of politics. I would think that most officers are Republican because Democrats are generally anti-war.

Answer 6

What does it matter what party they are affilitated with? It should just be about a love of our country that makes them serve in the military.

Answer 7

92 to 96% of all military vote Republican.
That's why Gore sued to stop counting military votes in FL.
Where the 4 to 8% Democrats come from, I don't know.
I've never known a Democrat to volunteer for military duty. I suppose a few do. But many Democrats despise the military. (Democrat Politicians, at least.)

Answer 8

Above statement is correct. But then again what do democrats expect when screw us over. Most are republican or independent since democrats like to take things away. But then again alot of us don't like to be sent into war either.

Answer 9

I'm In the military and im not political at all.

Answer 10

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