By Javier Manjarres
With both President Barack Obama and presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney aggressively stumping for veterans and active duty military members’ votes this Memorial Day weekend, one might be tempted to think that the military vote is automatically in Romney’s column, right?
Well, this remains to be seen. Historically, the military tends to side with the more ‘military-friendly’ Republican Party, but with the recent unpopularity of the wars being fought overseas- according to what the ‘mainstream media’ seems to be reporting- could there be enough disenfranchised and disgruntled military personal to sway a substantial bloc of this vote towards President Obama? Probably not, but it’s not beyond the realm of possibility.
So what will the President and Romney be doing to “seal the deal” with this important voting bloc? According to Fox News, Florida will likely be ground zero for the ‘battle’ to win the vet vote.
Large pockets of veterans live in such states as Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Ohio and Virginia. But whether they can assemble a big enough voting bloc to help either candidate win or lose a state remains unclear.
The most likely place will be Florida, a key election state with 1.6 million veterans, Martin Lee, spokesman for Vets for Romney, said Saturday. -Fox News
Could we see President Obama pull a pro-military stunt like HALO drop with U.S. Special Forces or perhaps will he command a tank ala-Mike Dukakis did back in 1988? I suspect that the Democrats learned their lesson and probably will refrain from these types of stunts, but this is Obama, and as you already know, the narcissism of the man has no has no limits.
While the latest Quinnipiac poll has Romney leading Obama in Florida, Romney will need help shoring up all of the traditional Republican voting blocs. One politico that can unquestionably help with the military vote for Romney is Congressman Allen West.
West’s stellar military background and national name recognition, not to mention his fundraising prowess would be a feather in Romney’s cap were he to reach out for West’s help and possibly get him to stump on his behalf across the state of Florida.
West’s involvement would surely help the Republican ticket down the ballot, including the presumptive Republican Senatorial nominee Congressman Connie Mack will also need some vet help to defeat former veteran and current U.S. Senator Bill Nelson. According to the latest Quinnipiac poll, Mack has a commanding primary lead over George LeMieux 40%-7%.
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12 Responses to “Could Allen West Bring Home the Veterans’ Vote For Romney?”
If you’re looking for a true hero – Allen West is your man. He would improve republican ticket by 100%.
You are 100% correct, Elaine! Allen West is a true American hero. He is really the one we need as President. If Romney picks him for VP, then he’ll have my support 100%!!!!
West is a dynamite speaker, he is a brillant strategist, an inspiring leader, and has a military background. He is also a 100% dyed in the wool, American Patriot.
Go Allen West!!
Allen West is a war monger and a globalist elite. The military support Dr. Ron Paul, who wants to stop the EMPIRE BUILDING and perpetual war.
Allen West could be the next US Senator from Florida, but Repubs will continue to push their flawed dynasty candidates and RINOS in the face of grass roots obvious revulsion.
This West ploy for VP is just political “cover” to make the grass roots think they are being included in the “discussion”.
Marielena Stuart is a perfectly qualified candidate. Why? Because her votes will conform to the US Constitution. She is not “purchased” by vested interests and will not waver. She would be the needed colleague for Marco Rubio and a Conservative Hispanic Female.
Elected Elites quiver at the mere thought of her winning the primary.
http://www.Stuart2012.com
GenEarly is positively correct!!! Go Marielena. SHe is the real deal.
You are correct, she should be the next Senator, she was right on everthing but she missed what Islam is doing to our country and Allen West and Rep. Pete King know what Islam is doing to take over the Us and the rest of the world, so allen West fpr vp.
Gustyj, You must have missed Marielena Stuart’s statements AGAINST Sharia law. You can see her addressing that subject in her speech at the Walt Disney Amphitheater in Orlando, on January 21, 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYW7YQQ_-ZQ (go to the 4:41 mark to hear Marielena’s statements against Sharia Law).
If marielena stuart is on the ticket, I will not vote for Romney. you are idiots, no one even knows who she is. You are just supporting her because she is hispanic . . .that’s also the only reason you support Rubio. I am tired of hispanics who hyphenate themselves as Cuban-Americans.
West for VP…Obama has and is eliminating our military slowly.
West would build up our military for American protection. The Muslims would love for us to do away with our military. They would be able to take over America easier. West sees Obama/administration for what they are….COMMUNISTS.
Allen West is an American Hero
I do not know what the RNC is thinking I will vote for Romney Heck I would vote for the dog cather or Prisoner before voting for Oboma Communist Marxist. I belive that Romney is a good Capitalist who is a good business man But does not know how to protect this Country. LC Allen West is the Answer and the Deffinatly not skilled or ready for VP. Slot
Frank H. Craft
I like Allen West, but I can’t get past the fact that he voted for the gargantuan spending bill last July, and so far, he has refused to discuss why he did it.
Erzähl doch bitte noch ein wenig ausführlicher.
Würde gerne mehr über das ganze erfahren.