Combat Veterans For Congress

Had a wonderful day in the Golden State, starting with a great gathering of patriots in Bakersfield and ending with a gathering of America’s finest in San Diego at an event for Combat Veterans For Congress.

These candidates embody the integrity and courage we need in our leadership in D.C. They’ve already taken the oath to support and defend our Constitution, and there is no statute of limitations on that oath. It was a great honor to meet so many of them last night and to offer my thanks in person for their willingness to once again answer our country’s call to service.

VFW-PAC claims to have criteria that has to be met by an incumbent to get the VFW-PAC endorsement. That criteria are several bills that the VFW wants the incumbent to have voted that supported the VFW position.

In the case of Ron Klein, OUT OF NINE BILLS the VFW-PAC considered criteria for endorsement, Ron Klein DIDN'T EVEN VOTE IN SIX OUT OF THE NINE BILLS. Out of the box, Democrat Ron Klein didn't vote 66% OF THE TIME!!! Of the remaining three bills, KLEIN VOTED AGAINST THE VFW POSITION ONCE!!

So seven of the nine bills Democrat Ron Klein voted against the VFW or not at all! And the remaining two votes he did vote in accordance with the VFW - HR 3288: Fiscal 2010 Omnibus Appropriations and HR 2647: Fiscal 2010 Defense Authorization. Both huge bills that Ron Klein had to vote for so the Democrat Party didn't look like bumbling fools against the military.

What bills the VFW-PAC set as criteria for endorsing a candidate for congress

Ron Klein Vote Record
HR 3082: Fiscal 2010 Military Construction-VA Appropriations - Passage No Vote
HR 3288: Fiscal 2010 Omnibus Appropriations - Conference Report VFW-Y/Klein-Y
HR 1016: Advanced VA Health Care Budget - Adoption No Vote
HR 4872: Health Care Reconciliation - Passage VFW-N/Klein-Y
HR 4887: Military Health Plan Qualification - Passage No Vote
HR 4592: Energy Jobs for Veterans - Passage - No Vote
HR 3949: Veterans' Small Business Assistance - Passage No Vote
HR 2647: Fiscal 2010 Defense Authorization - VFW-Y/Klein-Y
HR 2647A: Fiscal 2010 Defense Authorization - Missile Defense Amendment No Vote

So, VFW-PAC, why did you endorse Ron Klein over Allen West?

There are several in the district. Here is one that is in West Palm Beach:

http://www.vfwwebcom.org/fl/post2007/132671/VFW+Leadership+at+Odds+with+VFW-PAC.html

That lead story on the home page indicates that the VFW leadership is extremely displeased with the endorsements the VFW-PAC is making.

Thank you very much for that. I have a much better understand how their stupid system is malfunctioning now. It’s running along the lines of a political party that backs “incumbents” and that sux big time. At least the PAC is going to be challenged, so that’s good. Change comes slowly.

I’m sure now, that the local VFW Posts are solidly behind Lt. Col. West and that was my concern. They’re the voters and he’ll get their votes and their support.

Thanks again!!!

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.