Shock Finding: Obama Get's Twice More Military Donations Than Romney

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Shock Finding: Obama Get's Twice More Military Donations Than Romney

by joelgp

I guess the folks who actually fight our wars prefer a timeline after-all.

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-10-16/military-personnel-campaign-funds-favor-obama-over-romney

President Barack Obama has received almost twice as much in campaign contributions from U.S. military and Defense Department personnel as his Republican challenger Mitt Romney, despite Romney’s promises to boost defense spending and his criticism of military cuts set to take place in January.

Obama has received $536,414 from such donors, compared with Romney’s $287,435, according to research by the nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics in Washington. The group’s study, which includes data through August, looked at donations from individuals who listed their employment as the Defense Department or one of the branches of the military.

Defense Department personnel led the list, giving $176,121 to Obama and $71,043 to Romney. Army personnel came in next with $165,646 for Obama and $87,218 for Romney.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2012/10/16/1145453/-Shock-Finding-Obama-Get-s-Twice-More-Military-Donations-Than-Romney

[southernyankeebelle]

1. That doesn't surprise me at all. You see how they rush him and smile when he is around them.

By the way this adminstration has done more for military families than any other adminstrations.

[jsmirman]

2. What a wild thing - they don't want a loose cannon in charge of their lives

if your life was in the hands of the commander in chief, would you want someone as conscience-free, inconsistent, and full of bluster as Mitt in charge?

[bluestate10]

3. Obama has been one of the best Presidents in history for veterans.

People that have served in war and have physical and emotional healing needs are finding that they can count on Obama. Word gets around.

[flamingdem]

4. +1 that's great to know thanks

[BumRushDaShow]

5. Because he cares about them

and doesn't throw them away when they return like rethugs do.