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Originally Posted by jorgelito
Host, I was thinking much simpler than that. At a PR level or campaign level, I just think it would be nice for our boys over there to have a chance to see Obama in person over there. I think it would go a long way in showing Obama to a group that is not as exposed to him as say McCain or Cheney. I would guess that a significant (just a guess) of the men and women in service over there, either support Bush Administration, or at the very least, identify with or idolize a war hero like McCain. Obama's presence over there, along with his charisma and sincere speech would go a long way in my opinion in gaining new supporters.
Come to think of it, Hillary should go too. Wait, don't members of Congress tour Iraq and A'stan already?
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Your not getting it, jorgelito....how many enlisted troops do you think Obama would appear before in the Green Zone? The military is ideologically republican, but it isn't about votes, is it? That would bring accusations of "campaigning".
Obama doesn't need the extra votes, and he is not a USO entertainer. Why were there no reports or expectations of Cheney and McCain appearing to audiences of large US troop assemblies during their March visit?
He can greet the troops as they return, on his orders as CIC.