Among Military Veterans: Romney 59% Obama 35%

The poll was among "veterans," which are usually older and seem to fit the demographics that support Romney... old republicans. However, among active duty military personnel... Ron Paul has long been the source of the largest contributions and majority support.

As one of those old veterans, myself... and since no one asked... my circle of Vietnam era vets, still support Ron Paul, are waiting to see how events play-out, and see Romney as more of the same ilk that has bankrupted America.

Moreover, a poll of 574 old-veterans, with land-lines... hardly reflects a nationwide military mandate.

"According to the US Census Bureau, of the 2.8 million Vietnam veterans who served in country Vietnam, there are 1,027,000 alive as of the 2000 census."

Another poll among those voters who would vote for Romney, showed 57% were doing so only because they disliked Obama... not, because they liked Romney. Only 37% actually supported Romney, with the rest undecided.

That seems to be the theme... the lesser of two evils is still evil. Or, politics, as usual.

This old-vet will continue his support for Ron Paul, but like so many others today... I don't feel the need for a land-line... so Rasmussen won't be polling me.

Nothing to see here... keep moving!

And my circle of Viet Nam friends and husband supports Romney.

I hope their dead friends see you supporting a "draft dodger' that got 4 deferments from going, while they died in the jungle. "Mittens Romney"

I don't talk to folks that can't argue without calling names.

When did I call you a name?

Fair enough! May I ask... why? Do they support him personally... or just hope he will defeat Obama.

While most vets of that era are proud of their service, many still question our nations involvement in Southeast Asia. Yes, we had to buy in to the "Domino theory" and the "Red menace" which was the propaganda used to induct and "Inspire" us (...along with the Selective Service registration and mandatory conscription, for many.)

One issue, which your friends and husband will remember--and made famous in song--reminds us of a serious issue we have with Romney: Since Romney has managed to keep his numerous sons deferred from active military service, for religious grounds. While we don't (yet) have a draft, it's becoming clear... and supported by our leadership... a draft will become necessary in the event of more conflicts. Romney, is considered by many, as a Chicken-Hawk. Ready to involve us in further undeclared wars, and without any personal skin in the game--We've seen that, before.

I won't even bore you with his obvious lack of fiscal understanding of the economic threats sending us in to another recession, and inevitable depression.

Vote your conscious. I will!

Semper Fi!


CC&R said it best, regarding the Romney boys, and those who lacked the connections.

This is especially important, against the finding that Ron Paul gets the lion's share of reported contributions from active-duty military. This poll tells a different story.

Veterans include all people to have ever served. Active military only includes those currently serving.
There is also the fact that this poll is much more recent, as in from Sunday. Newer polls dont retroactively negate statistics from several months ago and at the beginning of the nomination process. A lot can change over several months (not to mention the perception that the race is now only between Romney and Obama will change a lot of votes, and Paul may not have even been listed as an option).
We also have the case of comparing apples to oranges. Money =/= Votes.

And I could go on, but the point is that this poll does not contradict a several month old statistic about donations.

Odimwit Hates the military, and the military knows it. This is called Payback!

Bingo!

Mitt Romney is just as big of a phoney as Obama.

They wont listen. They love income taxes, even going to other countries. They love War, the Patriot Acts, citizen detainees. They just want an "R" to do it to us.

It's reality. Even old Mitt says so. Have a listen.

I liked his Porky Pig imitation. Isn't that special?

I don't particularly give a FF what you think. You got McCain without much of a fight in 08. Now you pick a worse candidate the liberal media shoved down your throat again.

We won't let you brain dead neo-cons F things up with out a fight this time. Romney is nothing but a clueless rich guy . He doesn't have what it takes to beat Obama. Step aside or prepare for battle.

Oh give it a rest! Come down off that self appointed pedestal. It is you and your type that are destroying America ... not well informed people like DDog.

You've shoveled enough of it.

I'm a quick study.

Quick but your ability to study lacks quality.

9th of 9's post illustrates that well.

Put your money where your mouth is ...

Tell us what ORomney will do to make any difference. No generalities. No ABOs. No better evils. No propaganda links. Just tell us exactly what and how ORomney will stop the current path of demise?

Read the question carefully. Dozens and dozens of you neos have failed to answer the question. See if you can be the first ... again ... read the question carefully.

LOL. That's what I expected. I have seen Lib ask exactly that same question many times and get the exact same ignorant response - which is no response at all. Run and hide. You have no reason to support Romney, you just do as your told and and vote for the one the corrupt globalists put in front of your stupid face.

And you are full of crap.

NOT once did he respond to my questions or statements. It was ridicule and BS.

And here you are, doing the same damn thing.

LOL all you want. You aren't winning folks over, just alienating people. You are just militant mouthbreathing bullies.

LMAO! You have just rendered yourself totally useless.

Whatever makes you hard.

LOL - more useless bs.

I think you'll have to try typing slower Lib.

Oh it's going to take a lot more than that with this neo.

You fought against the Patriot Act yet defend a candidate who supports it. The NDAA took it one step further and Romney supports that too. He stood in front of America and said if he feels the need to spy on your Sunday Services in Church he has no problem doing it. Is that your take on the 1st Amendment also? You moan and complain about the Healthcare Law yet support the person who designed it, makes no sense at all. You guys run around saying he balanced Mass. budget without raising taxes, then he sits on Meet the Press and trys to snake his way out of the truth that he did in fact raise taxes 240 MILLION dollars and it don't even register in your brain how much of a squirrel he truely is.
You are voting for Romney and he isn't walking back anything. The ATT will be signed this week and guess what? your candidate supports that too. Pro 2nd Amendment? Hogwash.
In case you haven't heard Ron Paul is not running 3rd party, so that excuse wont fly either. He would wipe the floor with Obama, and Romney is to much of a chickenhawk to debate him one on one. I don't know about you but when someone tells me something then does the exact opposite, I tend to not trust what that someone says. Romney doesn't deserve my vote and Obama would never get it.