Posted on 11/04/2006 11:03:11 AM PST by AliVeritas
Democratic congressional candidate Tammy Duckworth was severely injured serving her country in Iraq, but that apparently wasn’t what it takes for the national Veterans of Foreign Wars to endorse her.
Instead, the national VFW relied on the word of former Republican state Sen. Ray Soden of Wood Dale to back Republican Peter Roskam in the down-to-the-wire 6th Congressional District contest.
Roskam billed the endorsement as a “great boost” to his campaign in the final days but admitted he sat on the endorsement until a few days before Tuesday’s election to have “the biggest possible influence.”
World War II veteran Joe Buttice, a Wood Dale resident speaking for the national VFW’s political action committee, was unable to explain much about the endorsement other than to say Roskam “supports a strong defense for our country but also he took care of our local veterans at the same time.”
(Excerpt) Read more at dailyherald.com ...
In case I have to remind you of the star of vote vets, this should clear it up for you: http://www.votevets.org/
some one had to push Duckworth up to run? (unintended sick humor)
Maybe the VFW felt like endorsing a candidate that was actually from the district.
And that makes you qualified to become a Congressman how? Like I've said before, veteran status is the LAST THING I consider when choosing a candidate. I don't think military service should be exploited for political gain. It appears the VFW feels the same way I do.
One word: Blowback.
Why do these people think they should be supported by service organisations because at one time they were in the service/
Does she belong to the VFW? Is she a member of the American Legion? Does she support a flag amendment? What are her views and opinions? Does she support cut and run?
I can't see a recent poll, but the last one had her up 13 pts
Duckworth bravely sacrificed a lot in defense of her country.
But her sacrifice does not ENTITLE her to a seat in Congress, or even ENTITLE her to the VFW endorsement.
It's all about the political positions taken by the candidate. Nothing more.
"vote the issues" obama will be happy at least thats what he said in maryland
It worked for Jon effin Carry and that yahoo from Georgia who blew his legs off playing with a grenade in 'Nam.
Are you kidding? Can anyone confirm Duckpoop ahead 13 points?
I have no respect for her, service or not.
When the news reported about her, they reported like she was behind.
I agree. It's too bad that people have to use what happened to this woman hoping that the sympathy and that she was a part of Iraq will automatically usher her, who is probably unqualified, into office.
All I have is from Real Clear Politics and Zogby did it (Go Figure). The previous poll has her ahead by one. Thier write up seems to say that things are trending well for Roskam
http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/illinois_6-28.html
A vote for Duckworth is like cloning Turban Durbin, he's her mentor. Just what we need. She's a cut and run, illegal immigrant loving liberal. Yechh!
How about the VFW endorsed the candidate the felt best represented their views on a wide range of issues, including veterans affairs? Just being a Vet should not guarantee a lock-in for any candidate.
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