Well, who else was there, smarty?
No vet as a candidate - so military service was not a discriminating factor. As least I could be sure one was not a no-time-in-grade, no-real-job, American-hating Commie doper.
How about YOU?
Oh, and read my post below yours. There ARE exceptions to every rule. McCain, Kerry, Duckworth as examples.
I rest my case...
There ARE exceptions to every rule. McCain, Kerry, Duckworth as examples.
_______________________________________
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Is it telling also that you didn’t bother to add Congressman Duncan Hunter who also served in Vietnam along with McCain and Kerry..
Hunter who was in the Army fighting in country..
with a hero much decorated father who fought in the Marines during WWII
and a hero son who was also in the Marines and fought in Iraq and Afghanistan and now has his fathers old seat in Congress..
I guess in 2008 you weren’t looking for a Duncan Hunter ..
and maybe in 2008 this was not so important..
“With a Vet (with 2 combat tours, no less) in the race, it sure at hell does matter. Shows who is willing to put their life where their mouth is. The Citizen who is willing to make that sacrifice stands head and shoulders above those who shirk the first duty of a Citizen -”
because Congressman Duncan Hunter sure did fit the bill that year...
unlike your draft dodging boy Willard..