Replies

http://www.wral.com/news/3796547/detail.html
Soldiers Paying Close Attention To Presidential Race
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Many people are interested in the presidential candidates' plans for the military, especially the troops themselves.
The U.S. Department of Defense says $2.7 million Americans are either on active duty, in the National Guard or in the reserves.
According to some Web sites, more than 80 percent voted in the last presidential election.

In a town like Fayetteville, politics and the armed forces go hand in hand.
It is common to see signs mentioning both the military and a candidate.

"It's important to care. You have to," Spc. Blake Graham said.

According to the Army Times, a popular newspaper among soldiers, President George W. Bush is the clear favorite.
The Army Times surveyed 4,000 soldiers. Those on active duty picked Bush with 72 percent of the vote.
Sen. John Kerry got 17 percent. Those in the Reserves and National Guard gave Bush 73 percent of the vote and Kerry received 18 percent.

For troops, the next president will have a big impact on their lives.

Yes, I live here in Fay. & served in the Army,
as did my brother, Uncles, Father, neighbors, friends, etc etc...
I dont know personally ONE person (in or out of the army) who is going to vote for sKerry...

Those poll #s are great! Of course, I wonder how Kerry can get even 17-18%, but I guess there are some deluded souls in every human organization.... how can we get this info disseminated in the news media??? Kerry and Edwards portray themselves as sooooo concerned about the troops, but it truly is important and newsworthy that the troops don't return the favor.