Sen. Obama Outscores Sen. McCain On Veterans' Issues
The Huffington Post informs us that the non-partisan group Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Action Fund, as part of its Congressional report card, gave Sen. Barack Obama a “B+” grade for his voting record on issues such as additional funding for combat body armor, post-traumatic stress disorder and other medical treatment. Sen. John McCain got a "D" grade.That was for 2006. For the year 2007-08, Sen. McCain got a “D” from IAVA and Sen. Obama received a “B”. See Veteran Report Card and Project Vote Smart Web sites.
"The mission of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is to ensure the enactment of policies that properly provide for our Troops & Veterans, keep our military strong, and guarantee our national security for the purpose of a stronger America. We uniquely empower Iraq & Afghanistan combat veterans to use their credibility and experiences to speak truth to power, shape public opinion, and place a priority on these issues."
Additionally, Project Vote Smart reports that for his voting record on veterans issues, Sen. Obama earned an 80 percent rating from the non-partisan group Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Sen. McCain got a 20 percent rating.
“Formed in 1920 and chartered by Congress in 1932, the million-member DAV is the official voice of America’s service-connected disabled veterans--a strong, insistent voice that represents all of America’s 2.1 million disabled veterans, their families and survivors.”