Question For US Military Veterans Only Will The Fact That Only One '08 Presidential Candidate Is A Vet?

Question

Will this affect your vote?

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Answer 1

Yea, it was amusing how libs complained "military service is irrelevant" during the 1992 campaign and again in 1996 when Bob Dole ran.

Then all of a sudden things changed during the 2004 race. Hanoi John Kerry "reported for duty" much to the delight of the leftist crowds. They had them a real geniune "war hero" you see.

I guess now we're back to "military service is irrelevant".
Right libs?

Answer 2

No. Being a vet has nothing to do with a candidate's qualification. Take Sen McCain, for instance. A famous vet and POW, but not a real contender. A candidate's military service would not be a consideration for me in assessing his/her qualifications. Reagan was not a vet, but he was an outstanding president. On the opposite end of the non-vet spectrum, we have Clinton, who was our worst president and a national embarassment. Integrity, loyalty to America, character and decisiveness in crisis are what counts. Being anti-miltary, or a pseudo-military supporter in order to get votes are negatives, of course.

Answer 3

No, the fact that the announced candidates are all liberals will, though. There isn't a single announced candidate that can get me to take an hour off from work to go vote.

Answer 4

No it will not. However it is amusing that the democrats bash the crap out of the President for his service and I dare say that military service will not be a topic this election cycle. Just a hunch!

Answer 5

Its still early but veteran status has always effected my vote, not always the deciding factor but a major one

Answer 6

No.

That's not a factor for me. My factor is what his/her stance is going to be regarding the GWOT/ Iraq.