Would you vote a qualified veteran into Congress?

COL Lee Flemming — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 03:49:11 -0400

Elections are exposing, expensive and a mystery to most of us, but the downturn in our congressional cooperation and effectiveness is clearly reflected in the downturn of our Veteran participation. We have to get involved again and not just to share the latest shock TV rant...

Response by TSgt David L. made Sep 12 at 2016 4:07 AM

TSgt David L. — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 04:07:22 -0400

We need more military representation in Congress. There has to be folks who have our best interest in mind.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 4:39 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 04:39:52 -0400

You have my vote Colonel,

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 4:39 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 04:39:52 -0400

You have my vote Colonel,

Response by SPC Michael S. made Sep 12 at 2016 6:21 AM

SPC Michael S. — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 06:21:09 -0400

That's a major problem.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Sep 12 at 2016 6:39 AM

MCPO Roger Collins — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 06:39:21 -0400

Not a big fan of 538, but this explains, in part why so few.

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/what-percentage-of-americans-have-served-in-the-military/

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Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 7:26 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 07:26:35 -0400

Perhaps a good work around for branding and fund raising could be a Veteran SuperPAC which produces candidates rather than lobbyist.

Response by SFC George Smith made Sep 12 at 2016 8:48 AM

SFC George Smith — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 08:48:19 -0400

There are some good vets out there who would be good at the Job and many More who would make an excellent support staff...

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Sep 12 at 2016 10:55 AM

Capt Seid Waddell — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 10:55:28 -0400

In a heartbeat.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 12:08 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:08:05 -0400

Absolutely. I feel like a good majority of solid President's were veterans.

Response by LTC Stephen B. made Sep 12 at 2016 12:46 PM

LTC Stephen B. — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:46:03 -0400

I would not vote for or against an individual solely on the basis of their Veteran or non-veteran status. I could never vote for John Kerry-Heinz and almost always disagreed with John Murtha's political positions.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Sep 12 at 2016 12:49 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:49:42 -0400

Depends on their platform. Being a vet is not an automatic pass. There are more than a few that post here, that would make me vote for anybody that ran against them.
However Col. Flemming you would get my vote....well unless you went full retard on the bid for office.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 3:33 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 15:33:20 -0400

Of course, if he/she was the best of the candidates. Have one running in the neighboring state right now. And one of our Senators is a vet.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 12 at 2016 5:18 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:18:51 -0400

Depends if we believed in the same ideals and positions.

Response by SP6 Sean Wells made Sep 12 at 2016 10:18 PM

SP6 Sean Wells — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 22:18:11 -0400

TBH, I feel that only Veterans should be eligible for office. In my darker moments, I think none but vets should vote. Voting is the exercise of power, political will, force. The ultimate autority a human can exert in America. The autority should be balanced with responsibility. What higher responsibility is there than laying your life on the line as a Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine?

Response by CPO Nate S. made Sep 1 at 2021 1:09 PM

CPO Nate S. — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:09:48 -0400

COL Lee Flemming Sir,

I'd vote for you. While I am not in Texas, I am happy to help where I can remotely with your candidacy!

Response by CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2021 2:11 PM

CWO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:11:35 -0400

Any day, twice on Sunday. Unless they were connected/privileged ticket-punchers, or shake n bake Senators. I would have voted for James Webb in 2016, based on his combat leadership alone , and vast experience in Govt. They almost laughed him off the stage in first debate, because of HRC - the anointed one.

Response by SPC Lyle Montgomery made Sep 1 at 2021 4:26 PM

SPC Lyle Montgomery — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:26:16 -0400

Of course I would vote for a veteran,but he or she would have to be of the same mindset as I am. Since Obama and now Biden Have botched every thing that they touch I will not vote for a liberal democrat and doubt that I will ever again. I used to be a Kennedy democrat but somewhere along the way both partys changed. There is nothing in the liberal woke democratic party for me.

Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Sep 1 at 2021 4:51 PM

SSG Bill McCoy — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:51:24 -0400

I would chose a qualified Veteran over most other candidates but I would exclude "Flag Officers" because they have to be political animals to get that star(s).

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2021 5:00 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:00:27 -0400

I most certainly would. Please let me know COL Fleming if you are running in Maryland. The more veterans in Congress, the better.

Response by PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln made Sep 1 at 2021 5:42 PM

PO2 Russell "Russ" Lincoln — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:42:40 -0400

Absolutely. Although the last one here in Missouri didn't work out too well.

Response by MSgt George Murray made Sep 1 at 2021 5:52 PM

MSgt George Murray — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:52:15 -0400

I would love to see more veterans run for political office. I've always been a firm believer that our presidents should have military experience.

Response by Cpl William Tanguay made Sep 1 at 2021 8:00 PM

Cpl William Tanguay — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:00:24 -0400

I would vote for a veteran in a heartbeat if I felt the veteran was fully qualified for the position and I liked what he/she was proposing.

Response by SPC Robert Hendrickson made Sep 1 at 2021 8:12 PM

SPC Robert Hendrickson — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:12:01 -0400

yes i would VOTE a(n) VETERAN into Congress, whether local, state, national if he/she can have the backing of the people that is in that district/area and that the impending person/people can do their/his/her job with the proper resources and help needed. and that person or people must be physically fit enough to do the job allotted to them .. however, if the person/people is partially handicapped and can still do the job ,,, yes sir ,, yes mam endorse them/him/her and let us get this country back to the way it is supposed to be .. it is right but it is tight .. hooah/woops there it is and it is a wrap

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Sep 1 at 2021 8:31 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:31:28 -0400

Along with being a veteran I want him/her to have similar political views to my own

Response by SFC Randy Hellenbrand made Sep 1 at 2021 8:39 PM

SFC Randy Hellenbrand — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:39:04 -0400

As long as they are not a NAZI, insurrectionists supporter, or a nutcase evangelical that wants to know what goes in my bedroom; yes.

Response by SGT Mary G. made Sep 1 at 2021 9:55 PM

SGT Mary G. — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:55:52 -0400

Of course! We need more qualified veterans in Congress.

Response by CPL Morris Jaskula made Sep 1 at 2021 10:55 PM

CPL Morris Jaskula — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 22:55:47 -0400

Hellll yes--you shouldent be able to make decisions for Vets unless you served---period

Response by LTC Anthony Monroe made Sep 2 at 2021 9:51 AM

LTC Anthony Monroe — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:51:43 -0400

Yes. What is a qualified vet look at all the bezos in cong. and they are not qualified

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Sep 2 at 2021 10:31 AM

CW3 Kevin Storm — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 10:31:59 -0400

Yes, no, maybe. Dopes the veteran align with my belief and what I want to see done.

Response by LCpl Samuel Maynard made Sep 2 at 2021 12:54 PM

LCpl Samuel Maynard — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:54:12 -0400

not only would i vote for them but i say it should be a requirement for public office. how can you act for the people if you have never risked anything or been exposed to the militry and how it works.