JesseD:

Just because you will vote for a veteran even if less capable does not mean all, or even most, vets will. You're kidding youeself if you believe that.

I know some that will, but I may be in different age group than you. Bear in mind that the Reps have pulled a majority of vets for years and this election will be an easy one to pry some of my era friends away from the dems.

As for "capable," that's your opinion. I don't see anything more than some promise in Obama, but his economics suck so badly I would rather not have him and prefer to wait for Gore in '12.