Former Air Force Chief Backs Dean candidacy!

[Closer]

Retired Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak of Lake Oswego helps bolster the presidential hopeful's military credentials

11/18/03

JEFF MAPES

Retired Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak, the former Air Force chief of staff who endorsed George W. Bush in 2000, has left the Republican fold and is backing Democrat Howard Dean in the 2004 race for president.

McPeak, who lives in Lake Oswego, joins a small but growing list of top military veterans who have parted ways with the president at least partly because of the war in Iraq. McPeak's decision could be an important boost for Dean because critics have accused the former Vermont governor of lacking the experience and knowledge needed to be the nation's commander-in-chief.

On Monday, Dean also picked up the endorsement of U.S. Rep. David Wu, D-Ore., during an event sponsored by the Asian American Action Fund, a Democratic political action committee.


.... Tracey Schmitt, a Bush-Cheney campaign spokeswoman, said campaign officials would have no comment on McPeak's endorsement of Dean. But she said, "We do enjoy the support of a dynamic and active group of veterans."

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[xultar]

1. Saw this Monday I'm sure of it. Great endorsement though n/t

[mzmolly]

2. WOW! Great news...the more the merrier...

:thumbsup:

[Cha]

3. Cool Cool Cool! David Wu, too! I didn't know about that

one! It's so satisfying and exciting to see these wonderful People endorsing our Candidate!