Veterans share support for Obama in Charles City visit

[Ethelk2044]

http://www.charlescitypress.com/articles/2007/07/19/news/news03.txt


A 32-year U.S. Air Force veteran told Charles City residents on Tuesday that he will vote for Barack Obama for president because of the Illinois senator’s vision for the future and his support for veterans.

Retired Major General Scott Gration, along with Iowa Veterans for Obama, made a campaign stop at the Charles City Public Library on Tuesday for the Democratic presidential candidate.

“He’s a man with a sense of history, a man with a vision for the future, a man who appreciates the veterans and the military young men and women and the people who are sacrificing for our country,”?said Gration. “Therefore, he is someone I?can endorse as our next commander in chief, the president of the United States of the America.”


Gration's military service includes serving as the commander of Task Force West during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was involved in 274 combat mission in Iraq.

He shared his experiences during a two-week trip with Obama to Africa, where they visited Capetown —?the home of South African civil rights leader Nelson Mandela, and areas impacted by the AIDS crisis.

“It was a great trip, in which I had a lot of time to talk with Sen. Obama and get to know him as an individual and that really sealed it for me,”?said Gration. “He’s coming into an arena with a vision for America — a very positive vision. ... He’s a positive individual. He has a very clear idea where he wants our country to go.”

[illinoisprogressive]

1. did you know that many vets support Obama. so do most of the foreign affairs community

[eweaver155]

2. Veterans need someone who really cares.

They need someone to push their issues. They have not been taken care of. They will need even more benefits once this war is over. Obama cares and will push for all of their issues to be addressed.

[Kingstree]

3. This is nice to see. He has been speaking out on issues for Veterans for a while now

He cares about their issues.

[ncabot22]

4. My brother's wife is a big Obama fan

She's a veteran and I know she'll vote for Obama. Thanks for posting!

[Ethelk2044]

5. Many Veterans agree with her

[jackbourassa]

6. I know of many veterans who are looking for someone new...

...to support. Many are taking a long look at Obama.

I don't think too many will support Hillary.

[ShortnFiery]

7. This Army Vet supports Obama!

I'm also working on my retired "Jarhead" but he's, most likely, to cast his vote for Edwards. That's cool, after 25+ years, I'm still happy to be stuck with him ... even if he won't vote for my candidate in the 2008 primaries.

IMO, an Obama/Edwards Democratic Team would be "The Ticket" for Victory in the 2008 General Election. :-)