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Twice as many veterans of the Iraq war are running for Congress than in 2006, and this year Republican candidates outnumber Democrats. The outcome in November could well increase the number of combat veterans serving in Congress, a group that has been dwindling since 2000.

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    choicearizona1 year, 6 months ago

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    This is the first I've heard anything about this. It will be interesting to see.

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      bill-smith1 year, 6 months ago

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      I wish them all the best of luck and hope that each candidate can make their voice heard come election time.

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        Will13131 year, 6 months ago

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        spam....

        reported every one of your posts..

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          CRYMTYPHON1 year, 6 months ago

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          Definitely, more soldiers should run for office; whether Republican or Democrat.

          It provides experience to decision-making that has been lacking at our national level.

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          cleare1 year, 6 months ago

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          first, i don't think we can assume that just because a vet is running as a republican that they support the war in iraq, or that they are more "hawkish" as a result of their party affiliation.

          second, i too, think it's great that more vets are running for office regardless of party. civilians can never really "get" what it is like to engage in armed combat...and all the attendant ugliness. i think more vets will mean more restraint when it comes to engaging in warfare.

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          tanglang1 year, 6 months ago

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          This is good news. Even though it was to be expected.

          I actually have a West Point grad who served 3 tours in Iraq and another in Afghanistan running for th state house. He has my full support. Especially since the dem who is running against hims claim to fame is that he owned a dairy queen. (Which is now a used tire shop) FTR, isn't that the ultimate sign of a bad neighborhood? A used tire shop that was formerly a restaurant?

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            usafsarge1 year, 6 months ago

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            It be required that political office and only be held former military.or those not by choice but mitagating circumstances.(walk a mile in my shoes first then run for office)I just may vote for you.since you earned the right.

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