Bush and Kerry vie for the hearts of veterans

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Twenty-five million-plus veterans in the US represent a formidable voting bloc, hence the election candidates and parties are aware that veterans issues must not be overlooked. Presidential candidate George W. Bush is campaigning as a wartime president, and relying on veterans to judge him by his response to terrorist attacks, whereas, Bush's rival John Kerry is using his Vietnam War service to attract the veterans.

Public affairs, Political activity, Military aspects, Bush, George W., Political campaigns, Electioneering

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Why veterans should elect Republicans to Congress

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Republicans have passed a legislation enabling severely disabled military retirees to simultaneously receive their full military pension and disability compensation. As the House Republicans have not forgotten the veteran servicemen and women, and have done enough to improve their quality of life, Republicans have a right to be elected to Congress by the veterans.

Personnel administration, Compensation and benefits, Elections, Republican Party (United States)

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John F. Kerry

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Democratic presidential nominee John F. Kerry expresses his commitment to veterans, and explains his opposition to the Vietnam War. Kerry feels that it is his responsibility to increase the Veterans Affairs (VA) budget, as it does not provide full benefits to the service people.

International politics, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Presidential candidates, Military policy, Vietnam War, 1959-1975

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