"As we’ve written about in the past on 2 Dinar, this issue is a slam-dunk for Obama, and ironically so, given McCain’s brand. McCain’s record is overwhelmingly consistent in voting against veterans’ interests and his ratings from the IAVA (D) and DAV (20%) reflect that. Obama has a consistent voting record on behalf of veterans’ issues and to be frank, that record stands for itself (IAVA: B, DAV: 80%). Sen. McCain preaches from the campaign platform about his affection for veterans but he has opposed legislation that would buy body armor for the National Guard, fund VA health care, and scale up veterans’ educational benefits. On the flip side, in addition to Obama’s record, Joe Biden has made veteran health care a personal crusade. Of all the issues in this election, I have the least conflict over this one- the contrast is totally compelling."
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(A great blog written by Iraq war veterans. This is from their endorsement of Barack Obama for president.)
