Iraq vets to stump for Obama

[Ethelk2044]

http://desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070709/NEWS/70709040/1001

A group of military officials who served in Iraq -- some from Iowa -- will campaign in the state next week in support of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

And Tuesday in Des Moines, Obama will outline ways that he says millions of American families are suffering with such problems as inadequate health coverage partly because of the $250 million-a-day cost of the war.

Together, it’s a one-two punch aimed to knock out notions that the Illinois senator is weak on defense because of his longtime stand against the war and his call to bring troops home.

Obama wants people to see his plan for defense as smarter and stronger, he said Monday in an exclusive Des Moines Register interview.

[Grandrose]

1. K&R

:patriot: :kick: and recommend.

[ShortnFiery]

2. This little old Army Vet Salutes these Iraqi Veterans' thoughtful efforts for Obama 2008!

Airborne! All the way and then some ;). :patriot:

Go Obama! :applause:

[illinoisprogressive]

3. Being against a stupid war is not weak. It's smart and good judgement.

[zulchzulu]

4. I've met a number of vets who are firmly for Obama

Some were even Republicans...or should I say, former-Republicans.