Florida Veterans For John McCain

Thanks for following in the past - now on to the future!

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Folks,

I have moved on to bigger and better blogging at the following blogs:

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Thanks you for your interest in the past and I hope to be sending to you in the future.

Semper Fi and Blessings,

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John McCain - Proven Advocate for American Veterans

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:03:00 +0000

John McCain Will Expand Health Care For Veterans –Obama Distorts The Facts

John McCain Will Expand Options For Treatment. “John McCain has proposed a Veterans' Care Access Card, which would expand access and choice for those veterans with illness or injury incurred during military service, as well as low-income veterans. This supplement to ordinary VA care -- which would not replace or privatize existing programs -- would permit those veterans unable to obtain timely and appropriate VA care under the standards set out above, to receive care at a private facility.” (John McCain for President, “Honoring Our Compact With America’s Veterans” (Fact Sheet), 8/9/08).

John McCain Has Reiterated His Opposition To VA Privatization. “And today, as other occasions, I have stated in the plainest, most straightforward terms that the Veterans Health Care Access Card will expand existing benefits. I don't expect this will deter the Obama campaign from misrepresenting my proposals, but lest there be any doubt you have my pledge: My reforms would not force anyone to go to a non-VA facility. They will not signal privatization of the VA. And they will not replace any scheduled expansion of the VA network -- including those facilities designed to serve veterans living in rural and remote areas.” (John McCain, Remarks At The Veterans of Foreign Wars Annual Convention, 8/18/08).

Yet Barack Obama Still Falsely Alleges John McCain Wants To “Ration Care” And “Privatize” Veterans Health. “My opponent … wants to ration care so the VA only serves combat injuries, while everyone else gets an insurance card…privatization is just not the answer.” (Barack Obama, Remarks At The VFW Annual Convention, 8/19/08).

Joe Biden Has Also Falsely Accused John McCain Of Wanting To Ration Care. “John [McCain] wants to ration veterans’ health care to those with combat injuries, which would mean that millions fewer veterans would have access to VA medical care.” (Joe Biden, Remarks To The National Guard Association, 9/22/08).

Tammy Duckworth Made The Exact Same False Accusation At The Democratic Convention. Tammy Duckworth, Director of Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs: “John McCain wants to ration care. Under his plan, the VA will serve combat injuries, but everyone else gets an insurance card.” (Tammy Duckworth, Remarks At The Democratic National Convention, 8/27/08).

John McCain Advocated Expanding Education Benefits For Veterans – Obama Distorts McCain’s Record

John McCain Fought To Improve the GI Bill To Allow Veterans To Transfer Educational Benefits To Spouses And Children, And Supported Final Passage Of The Bill Once It Included This Feature. “With the addition of the transferability provisions…we will have achieved in offering vastly improved educational benefit while also offering incentives for continued service by the most capable, experienced NCO’s and officers.” (John McCain, “McCain Welcomes Agreement On Benefits Veterans And Servicemembers,” 6/19/08).

The Transferability Of Education Benefits Has Excited Service Members. “The provision generating the biggest buzz among service members is the authorization to transfer their education benefits to spouses and children.” (Fleet Reserve Association, “Post-9/11 Service Members Win Big with New GI Bill,” On Watch, Vol. 9, Iss. 2).

Yet Barack Obama Claims That John McCain “Called” The GI Bill “Too Generous”. “Unlike my opponent, I was a strong and early supporter of Jim Webb's GI Bill for the 21st Century - a bill that Senator McCain called too generous.” NOTE: John McCain never called the bill “too generous” or anything similar. (Barack Obama, Remarks At The VFW Annual Convention, 8/19/08).

Obama’s Attacks Are Disingenuous, Given That The Feature John McCain Fought For—Transferability—Actually Increases The Cost Of The GI Bill. “Transferability adds $10 billion to the 10-year cost of the Webb initiative….” (Military.com, “Webb GI Bill for post-9/11 forces sails to enactment,” June 26, 2008).

John McCain Is Supported By Key Veteran Leaders And Is The Author Of Historic Veterans’ Legislation – Obama Voted Against Funding For Veterans Health And Against Lifesaving Equipment For Troops In The Field

Twenty-One Past National Commanders Of Two Of America’s Largest And Most Esteemed Veterans’ Service Organizations--The Veterans Of Foreign Wars (VFW) And The American Legion –– Have Endorsed John McCain For President. (“Past National Commanders of Veterans Service Organizations Endorse John McCain,” 10/1/08).

The VFW Political Action Committee Has Endorsed John McCain In Every One Of His Races For The House And Senate. (Sam Youngman, “Obama Faces Tough Test In Front Of VFW, The Hill, 8/12/08).

John McCain Received The VFW Congressional Award, The Highest Award That The VFW Can Bestow On A Member Of Congress. (Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1995).

Over 300 Retired Senior Enlisted Leaders And 300 Retired Generals And Admirals Have Endorsed John McCain For President. (John McCain For President, “300 Retired Generals And Admirals Support John McCain For President,” 9/26/08; “Retired Senior Enlisted Leaders Endorse John McCain For President,” 10/1/08).

John McCain Led A Bipartisan Effort, Along With Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI), To Pass The Wounded Warrior Act (2007), Which was The First Major Legislation To Address Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and Traumatic Brain Injury. (S.1606, Introduced 6/13/07, Incorporated Into H.R. 4986/P.L. 110-181).

John McCain Is The Author Of The “TRICARE For Life” Legislation (2000) That Restored Access To Military Health Care For Hundreds Of Thousands Of Medicare-Eligible Military Retirees. (S.2013, Introduced 1/27/2000, Incorporated Into H.R. 4205/P.L. 106-398; Military.com, “TRICARE For Life,” Accessed 9/23/08).

John McCain is a Co-Sponsor of the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform Act, To Provide Advance Funding for the Veterans Administration. (S. 3527, introduced 9/18/08).

Yet Joe Biden Alleges That John McCain’s Record Shows He Hasn’t “Been There” For Veterans. Biden: John McCain voted against billions of dollars in additional funding for veterans’ health care…Being a veteran isn’t the same as being there for veterans. (Joe Biden, Remarks To The National Guard Association, 9/22/08).

The AFL-CIO Has Broadcast Attack Ads That Accuse John McCain Of Voting “Against Increasing Health Care Benefits For Veterans.” (AFL-CIO, “Not Now”, Video Advertisement – Watch The Ad).

But Factcheck.org Criticized The AFL-CIO’s Ad As “False” And An Inversion Of The Truth. Factcheck.org: “The AFL-CIO is attacking McCain with a TV spot saying he voted ‘against increasing health care benefits for veterans.’ Actually, he voted for increases in those benefits.” (Factcheck.org, “AFL-CIO Falsely Attacks McCain,” 7/10/08).

John McCain Has Voted Against “Party Line” Democratic Proposals On Veterans Health. “In each case, McCain supported different amendments to increase veterans' health benefits, either on the same day or the following day.” (Factcheck.org, “AFL-CIO Falsely Attacks McCain,” 7/10/08).

Barack Obama Voted Against A Bill To Provide Both Essential Equipment For Our Troops In The Field And $1.78 Billion For Veterans Health. Key provisions for veterans included $595 medical facilities maintenance, $290 million for facilities construction, $228 million for treatment of Iraq/Afghanistan veterans, $100 for mental health services and $88.8 million for polytrauma care. Key provisions for troops in the field included $3 billion for heavily armored vehicles (MRAPs), $1.6 billion for body armor and $900 million for treatment and research of brain trauma injury (BTI) and PTSD. ((H.R. 2206, CQ Vote #181: Passed 80-14: R 42-3; D 37-10; I 1-1, 5/24/07, McCain Voted Yea, Obama Voted Nay; House And Senate Committees On Appropriations, “Summary Of The Fiscal 2007 Supplemental Funding Legislation,” Press Release, 5/24/07).

Today's Must Reads - 8/22/08

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:25:00 +0000

Barack Obama's Housing Problem

Today, Senator Barack Obama launched a desperate line of attack against John McCain. He did not attack John McCain for his positions on the issues, nor did he attack McCain for some ethical transgression. Instead, Senator Obama and his campaign attacked John McCain for having too many houses. Many would say that Barack Obama represents the height of elitism. In 2007, he made 4 million dollars, but more disturbingly he has said that rural Americans "are bitter and cling to their guns and religion."Next time Senator Barack Obama decides to attack John MccCain about houses, perhaps he should remember that he received a sweetheart deal on his home from convicted felon Tony Rezko.To learn more about the Obama-Rezko connection, watch this video: The Obama-Rezko Connection

More on the Obama-Rezko Connection

Tony Rezko was one of Senator Barack Obama's Biggest Fundraisers. He has raised more than $ 250,000 for Obama's campaigns.

While Barack Obama was a law student at Harvard University, Rezko offered him a job. According to the Washington Post, the two men have stayed in touch ever since.
Senator Obama paid $ 300,000 less than the asking price for his Mansion, while Tony Rezko's wife paid full price for a vacant lot next door on the exact same day.

New Florida Poll

According to Rasmussen, a national polling firm, John McCain is leading Barack Obama by a 48 % to 46 % margin in Florida. The poll, released on Tuesday, shows serious underlying problems for Senator Obama. While John McCain is viewed favorably by 61 % of Florida voters, Barack Obama is only rated favorably by 49 % of voters. Senator Obama's standing in Florida is also hurt by the fact that nearly half of all voters (48 %) view him unfavorably.To read more about the Rasmussen poll, click here: FL Poll: McCain 48 percent, Obama 46 percent

In Case You Didn't Know

Barack Obama has called for a tax on coal and natural gas-- the two largest sources of electricity in our country. In the Ilinois State Senate, Barack Obama voted to increase taxes on natural gas purchases. Today, with energy prices at historic highs, Senator Obama's track record is completely out of touch with most Americans on this issue.

John McCain has never proposed or voted for higher energy taxes. In fact, McCain has advocated for a temporary moratorium on the federal gas tax and has a comprehensive plan to lower energy prices.Must ClicksCheck out this new video: The One's Road to Denver

A Message Tonight from an Old Friend: Senator Joe Lieberman

Must ReadsMcCain Erases Obama's Edge With Swing Voters
By David R. Sands
Washington Times
August 21, 2008

Sen. John McCain is having a very good summer, as a trio of new polls show the Republican presidential candidate pulling even with or slightly ahead of rival Sen. Barack Obama and erasing what had been the Democrat's clear edge on appealing to swing voters and dealing with the economy.To read more, click here: McCain Erases Obama's Edge With Swing Voters

Republicans Plan To Grab Some Denver Limelight
By Elizabeth Holmes
Wall Street Journal
August 21, 2008; Page A4

John McCain and the Republican Party have their own plans for next week in Denver, including a parade of high-profile surrogates, a Web site touting new attack videos, and a tagline for the Democrats' convention: A Mile High and an Inch Deep.To read more, click here: Republicans Plan To Grab Some Denver Limelight

We Can't Tax Our Way Out Of The Entitlement Crisis
By R. Glenn Hubbard
Wall Street Journal
August 21, 2008; Page A13

Given the hearty support Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama received in Europe last month, he must have noticed the surprise and skepticism among some Germans when he asked that Europeans contribute more for defense. Many Europeans argue they cannot afford such an additional expenditure.To read more, click here: We Can't Tax Our Way Out Of The Entitlement Crisis

Don't Miss 'The One II"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:09:00 +0000

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the original web video, "The One" is back as Barack Obama prepares to head to Denver for the Democratic National Convention next week. As the biggest celebrity in the world, Barack Obama has millions of fans, and we hope that millions will check out our latest fun video.

Obama Distorts at VFW

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:35:00 +0000

A guest blog by McCain 2008 National Veterans’ Director Lang Sias...

The warm reception Senator McCain received from the VFW demonstrates that veterans appreciate his long record on national security issues and his deep commitment to our nation's veterans.

I know other veterans share my disappointment that Barack Obama used the VFW’s National Convention as a forum for misrepresenting John McCain’s proposals to expand veterans’ benefits.

Senator Obama alleged that John McCain "wants to ration care so the VA only serves combat injuries, while everyone else gets an insurance card…privatization is just not the answer.” This is false.

John McCain made clear both in his speech to the VFW yesterday and to the Disabled American Veterans last week, that his Veterans’ Health Care Access Card would be an expansion of benefits. It would provide eligible veterans who do not currently have timely access to VA facilities the option of using high-quality health-care providers nearer to their homes. It would not force anyone to go to a non-VA facility. Nor would it ration health care based on whether injuries were combat/non-combat related. And it certainly would not privatize the VA.

Barack Obama also mischaracterized Senator McCain’s position on the “GI Bill For the 21st Century,” claiming that McCain opposed the bill because it was “too generous.” In fact, John McCain opposed the initial version of the bill because it failed to address the number one education request of career service members and their families--the freedom to transfer their benefits to a spouse or a child. It also did nothing to retain the young officers and enlisted leaders who form the backbone of our all-volunteer force. Once the bill was improved, Senator McCain was proud to support it.

John McCain could have done the politically expedient thing and just signed on to what he knew was flawed legislation. But instead he put country first and sought a better bill. As a result of his leadership, we now have legislation that better serves our military, better serves military families, and better serves the interests of our country.

8/19 Important McCain Polls, Links and News

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:03:00 +0000

Daily Polls
Rasmussen McCain 45% Obama 47%
Gallup McCain 43% Obama 46%

Daily Link
See four Florida veterans talk about their experiences as POWs and John McCain.
http://www.jacksonville.com/news/mccain/

Must Reads:
McCain To Visit Gulf Oil Rig As Fay's Winds Keep To East
By Richard Rainey
New Orleans Times Picayune
August 18, 2008

Bad weather haunts John McCain.

In July, thunderstorms kept the Republican presidential nominee from visiting an oil rig off the Louisiana coast. As he arrived at Louis Armstrong International Airport on Monday for a second try, Tropical Storm Fay churned in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, threatening to force a cancellation again.

To read more, click here: New Orleans Times Picayune: McCain To Visit Gulf Oil Rig As Fay's Winds Keep To East

In V.F.W. Speech, McCain Attacks Obama On War
By Elisabeth Bumiller and John M. Broder
New York Times
August 19, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. — Senator John McCain began a hard-hitting political attack on Senator Barack Obama's national security credentials on Monday and stepped up his rhetoric against the Russian presence in Georgia in remarks intended to showcase his ability to be commander in chief.

To read more, click here: The New York Times: In V.F.W. Speech, McCain Attacks Obama On War

McCain Supports More Funding For NASA
By John Kelley and Patrick Peterson
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Florida Today

Republican presidential candidate John McCain took his latest shot Monday in a suddenly vigorous battle for the space exploration vote.

McCain visited Brevard Community College, sitting down for an hour with government, business and space industry leaders to talk about the implications of the looming 2010 retirement of NASA's space shuttles and the five-years-or-longer gap before the United States starts launching people on a replacement space fleet.

To read more, click here: Florida Today: McCain Supports More Funding For NASA

Battle Of Pennsylvania
By Seth Gitell
New York Sun
August 19, 2008

PITTSBURGH — Barack Obama is failing to capture an important swing state, Pennsylvania, despite its residents feeling increasingly uneasy about the economy.

To read more, click here: New York Sun: Battle Of Pennsylvania

GOP Starting To Believe McCain Has Chance
By Steve Huntley
Chicago Sun Times
August 19, 2008

You can sense a change in Republican spirits. It's certainly not confidence, but something more than hope is welling up in Republican hearts. A quickening GOP pulse signals Republicans believe John McCain at last has a fighting chance of winning the presidency in the fall.

To read more, click here:
Chicago Sun-Times: GOP Starting To Believe McCain Has Chance

McCain Clarity Could Beat Obama Nuance
Editorial
Dallas Morning News
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Why isn't Barack Obama doing better against John McCain in the opinion polls? For a big part of the answer, look no further than Saturday night's forum at Saddleback Church.

To read more, click here: Dallas Morning News: McCain Clarity Could Beat Obama Nuance

GOP To Run 'War Room' During DNC
By Myung Oak Kim
Rocky Mountain News
August 19, 2008

Republicans are determined not to be left out during the DNC.

Just a few blocks from the Pepsi Center in downtown Denver, the main site for the Democratic National Convention, national GOP and McCain campaign strategists will occupy a "war room" to get their message out.

To read more, click here: Rocky Mountain News: GOP To Run 'War Room' During DNC

Obama's Tax Plan Is Really A Welfare Plan
By Peter Ferrara
Wall Street Journal
August 19, 2008; Page A17

Barack Obama's tax plan is the opposite of supply-side economics. He proposes to raise marginal rates for just about every federal tax. He also proposes a raft of tax credits that taxpayers can receive if they engage in various government-specified activities.

To read more, click here: The Wall Street Journal: Obama's Tax Plan Is Really A Welfare Plan

Barack Obama, Abortion Extremist: His Reasonable-Sounding Rhetoric On Abortion Is At Odds With His Record
By Rich Lowry
National Review
August 19, 2008

Barack Obama had a mini Bob Dole moment after the Saddleback presidential forum the other night. Asked on the Christian Broadcasting Network about a controversy over his opposition to legislation in Illinois protecting infants born alive after surviving abortions, an irked Obama replied, "I hate to say that people are lying, but here's a situation where folks are lying."

To read more, click here: National Review: Barack Obama, Abortion Extremist

Obama Risking Pro-Life Backlash
Jon Ward
Washington Times
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Barack Obama's pursuit of evangelical voters has pushed the abortion issue to the fore of the campaign debate and risks mobilizing pro-life voters - who so far have been apathetic about Republican John McCain - to oppose the Democrat.

To read more, click here: The Washington Times: Obama Risking Pro-Life Backlash

Bayh's Running-Mate Chances May Be Hurt By Wife's Board Seats
By Timothy J. Burger
Bloomberg
August 19, 2008

Aug. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Indiana Senator Evan Bayh, on a short list of Democrat Barack Obama's possible running mates, may face questions about potential conflicts of interest from his wife's work on seven corporate boards that paid her more than $837,000 last year.

To read more, click here: Bloomberg: Bayh's Running-Mate Chances May Be Hurt By Wife's Board Seats

Broward County Veterans For John McCain needs you!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:13:00 +0000

Broward County Veterans For John McCain needs you! Thanks for volunteering already and showing up as follows:

1. The Broward County GOP will be handing out bumper stickers and registering people to vote this weekend at the Fort Lauderdale Gun Show. Any gun show has a whole lot of veteran attendees! So we need to be there. The table will be inside in the air conditioning and we will have some Veteran bumper stickers to hand out. When you get there, find the table and check in. I will be there some of the time as will a member of the Broward County Veterans for John McCain. If I am not there, ask for Eddie Napolitano. If he’s not there, just jump in.

Date: Saturday, 8/16/2008 and Sunday. 8/17/2008
Time: Saturday 9:00-5:00 and Sunday 10:00-5:00
Place: War Memorial Auditorium, 800 NE 8th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

2. We will be doing some calling to veterans. Please come whether you want to man a phone or not so we can get to know the players, both ours and others.

Date: Thursday, 8/21/2008
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Place: 150 S. Andrews Ave., Suite 370, Pompano Beach FL, 33069

If you can, please let me know if you are coming to these events. And bring another veteran with you to help build our ranks…..

Blessings and Semper Fi,

John Sykes

Regional Chair
Broward/Suncoast Region
Florida Veterans For John McCain

Please go to the upper right hand corner of this blog and subscribe so you get the information we need you to know!

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What Is A Veteran? A “Veteran” whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve, is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to “The United States of America” for an amount of “up to and including his life”. That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country today who no longer understand that fact.

H. John Sykes, Jr.
Email: johnsykes1035@gmail.com
Blog: http://floridaveteransforjohnmccain.com/
“Anywhere” Tel: 954-839-8674
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The Obama Fan Club Video

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:43:00 +0000

Don’t miss this latest, comical but to the point video. Just click in the image.

2 Good News Articles 8/8

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:21:00 +0000

Two Good 8/8 News Articles

Race Is In Holding Pattern For Now
But After the Games Come the Conventions
By Dan Balz
Washington Post Staff Writer Sunday, August 10, 2008; Page A06

The opening round of the general-election campaign between Barack Obama and John McCain has produced memorable images, negative ads, snarling e-mails and pointed exchanges over war, the economy and energy. What it has not done is begin to resolve questions among voters that both candidates must address to win in November.

Amid a profusion of polls and a war of words and television commercials, the underlying dynamics of the election appear little changed in the two months since the primaries ended. Democrat Obama still faces reservations among voters about his background and readiness. Republican McCain still faces questions about whether he has a governing vision that represents a clear break from the policies of President Bush.

With the opening of the Olympic Games on Friday, the campaign has entered a two-week doldrums. But once the Beijing Games are over, Obama and McCain will retake center stage. In rapid succession, they will announce running mates, choreograph their nominating conventions and deliver acceptance speeches to what are likely to be the largest audiences they will reach until the fall debates.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/09/AR2008080900801.html

McCain, Obama Florida machines get cranking
By Adam C. Smith,
Times Political Editor
In print: Sunday, August 10, 2008

LARGO — Unemployed Palm Harbor resident George Riley may be among the most important and overlooked political figures in Florida these days.

“Hi, I'm calling on behalf of the Florida Republican Party and John McCain,'' the 27-year-old said, hunched over a stack of papers one night last week with a cell phone pressed to his cheek.

"Currently in the race for president, do you support John McCain, Barack Obama, or are you undecided? John McCain? Okay.''

He filled in a bubble on a pre-printed sheet and prepared to dial again. In the mid-Pinellas office with seven other phone bank volunteers, Riley is volunteering at least 20 hours a week to help McCain mobilize Florida voters.

It's a good thing too, because a lot of Republicans have been getting antsy. Amid the growing visibility of a huge Obama campaign under way in this must-win state for McCain, loyal Republicans have been waiting for signs of life on their side.
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/state/article764880.ece

YouTube - Democrats Praising McCain

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:26:00 +0000

YouTube - Democrats Praising McCain

The Latest Video

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:15:00 +0000

U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today released its latest television ad, entitled "Family." The ad highlights Barack Obama's support for higher taxes and increased government spending that will only put more burdens on America's small businesses and cost jobs. While Barack Obama is the biggest celebrity in the world, that doesn't do much to help American families who are hurting from higher gas prices and the threat of home foreclosure. John McCain has proposed an "all of the above" energy plan -- the Lexington Project -- to produce more energy here in America, invest in renewable energy, create jobs and achieve energy independence. The ad will air in key states.

Veterans Favor McCain 56%-37%

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 19:04:00 +0000

Voters who have served in the U.S. military favor John McCain over Barack Obama by a 56% to 37% margin.

This data, from a Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey, is based upon interviews with 3,000 Likely Voters, including 588 voters who have served in the military. Voters with no military service favor Obama 50% to 43%.

The survey was conducted July 21-23 while Obama was on an overseas tour that included Afghanistan and Iraq. Overall, the Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll showed Obama leading 48% to 45% (with leaners) over those three days.

But a separate survey also found that 63% of Americans do not believe the stopovers in the two war-torn countries made the Democratic candidate any more qualified to be president.

The same survey also found that less than a third (32%) thought Obama learned from his trip to Iraq, while 40% said his mind was already made up about how to deal with the war there.

Obama on Tuesday at a press conference in Jordan defended his plan to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq over a 16-month period. Gen. David H. Petraeus, the U.S. commander in Iraq, with whom he met, opposes a timeline of any kind, but Obama wants to put more forces in Afghanistan.

In the new survey, 61% of military veterans have a favorable opinion of McCain while 46% say the same about Obama. Thirty-seven percent (37%) have an unfavorable opinion of McCain while 51% offer an unfavorable opinion of Obama.

Twenty-four percent (24%) of veterans have a Very Favorable opinion of the GOP candidate while 17% hold a Very Unfavorable view. The numbers for his Democratic opponet are 27% Very Favorable and 36% Very Unfavorable.

Veterans also prefer Republicans by 10 percentage points on the Generic Congressional Ballot. Those without military experience favor Democrats by a 48% to 32% margin. Overall, Democrats lead by nine percentage points on the Generic Congressional Ballot.

Thirty-seven percent (37%) of veterans say that economic issues are most important in Election 2008 while 29% cite national security issues. For those without military service, 47% see the economy as most important and 21% say national security.

While those with a military background favor McCain, that’s not the case for those with immediate family members in the military. There is no significant difference between the views of those with military family members and those without.

Among those with close friends or relatives serving in Iraq, 44% favor McCain and 44% prefer Obama. Obama leads by seven among those who don’t have a close friend or relative in Iraq.

Obama has not served in the military. McCain, a Navy combat pilot in the Vietnam War, was shot, imprisoned and tortured in the infamous “Hanoi Hilton” for six years.

Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information.

Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade.

The Best Video Yet - Obama as "The One"

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 19:51:00 +0000

This is the most entertaining, tongue-in-cheek video done by any party in a long time. Daring and amusing, fun and sarcastic, we can't say enough about. Picture Obama as "The One". Don't miss it. Just click in the blue.

RETIRED GENERALS AND ADMIRALS ENDORSE JOHN MCCAIN FOR PRESIDENT

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:41:00 +0000

DES MOINES, IA -- U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that Iowans Major General Evan "Curly" Hultman, USA (Ret.); Brigadier General Russ Eggers, USAF (Ret.); Major General Merrill Evans, USA (Ret.); Brigadier General Maurice Phillips, USA (Ret.); Brigadier General W.L. "Bill" Wallace, USA (Ret.); and Major General Gary Wattnem, USA (Ret.), along with nearly 250 retired generals and admirals from around the country are endorsing John McCain for president. The retired generals and admirals signed the following letter of endorsement of John McCain's candidacy:

We have had the honor and privilege of serving as career officers in the United States Armed Forces, and of serving shoulder to shoulder with so many of the fine young men and women who are the backbone of America's Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. It is that experience that informs our judgment that John McCain is the presidential candidate best suited to serve as America's Commander-in Chief from the day of his inauguration.

Our next president will confront national security challenges as significant as those faced by any administration in at least a generation. Success will require a leader with proven tenacity, judgment and courage. It will also require a leader with detailed knowledge of our military and other instruments of national power, and with years of experience dealing seriously with foreign leaders.

John McCain's entire life has been devoted to the service of America. Throughout a long and distinguished career in the military and in Congress, he has repeatedly displayed the courage and integrity to place America's interests first -- regardless of personal cost. And he has demonstrated the experience and wisdom to lead America -- and, importantly, our allies -- in effectively dealing with complex and vitally important national security challenges around the world.

Stuart physician slams Obama for nixing troop visit

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:19:00 +0000

By George Bennett
Palm Beach Post
Tuesday, July 29, 2008

A Treasure Coast surgeon and Republican activist who oversaw the care of wounded U.S. troops in Germany says presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama showed "bad judgment" in canceling a visit to a military hospital there during his recent world travels.

Dr. Slobodan "Danny" Jazarevic, who left West Palm Beach in 2002 to be chief of trauma and vascular surgery and critical care at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany, said Tuesday that wounded troops always appreciate visits from U.S. officials and celebrities.

Jazarevic, a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, lives in Stuart and is running in a GOP primary for a Treasure Coast state House seat. Republican presidential candidate John McCain's campaign asked him to speak to reporters about the Landstuhl controversy.

The McCain campaign has slammed Obama for canceling the visit to Landstuhl. It released an ad this week that says Obama "made time to go to the gym, but canceled a visit with wounded troops. Seems the Pentagon wouldn't allow him to bring cameras."

Obama's campaign said it never planned to bring reporters or cameras along, and pointed out that he did not invite the media earlier in the trip when he visited wounded soldiers in Iraq.

Obama told reporters in London on Saturday that the Landstuhl visit was called off because of "concern that maybe our visit was going to be perceived as political, and the last thing that I want to do is have injured soldiers and the staff at these wonderful institutions having to sort through whether this is political or not and get caught in the crossfire between the campaigns."

Jazarevic said an Obama visit to Landstuhl might indeed have been perceived as political. But he said Obama should have gone anyway because it would have boosted the morale of injured troops.

"We had congressmen, senators, movie stars, everybody visit Landstuhl. All those troops, they were grateful for someone to come," Jazarevic said.

"It was a bad decision on somebody's part to tell (Obama) not to go. It was bad judgment," he added.

Asked if Obama would have been criticized if he had visited the troops, Jazarevic said: "I'm sure he would be. But I think the honor of visiting those troops trumps everything else. They're honored and he should be honored by visiting."

Jazarevic, 51, is trauma director at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute in Fort Pierce. He is one of three Republicans running in an Aug. 26 primary for the seat of term-limited state Rep. Gayle Harrell, R-Port St. Lucie.

John McCain Attends Country First Concert with John Rich

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U.S. Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that John McCain will stop by the Country First Concert featuring John Rich on Friday, August 1st. Friday, August 1, 2008.

PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
WHO: John McCain and John Rich
WHAT: Speaks at Country First Concert
WHEN: Friday, August 1, 2008 at 6:25 p.m. EDT
*Please Note: Doors open for general public admission at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
WHERE: Marina Civic Center Complex , 8 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, Florida

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