"Former Air Force chief backs Dean candidacy"

http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/news/1069160753167110.xml

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Retired Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak, the former Air Force chief of staff who
endorsed George W. Bush in 2000, has left the Republican fold and is backing
Democrat Howard Dean in the 2004 race for president.

McPeak, who lives in Lake Oswego, joins a small but growing list of top
military veterans who have parted ways with the president at least partly
because of the war in Iraq. McPeak's decision could be an important boost for
Dean because critics have accused the former Vermont governor of lacking the
experience and knowledge needed to be the nation's commander-in-chief.

On Monday, Dean also picked up the endorsement of U.S. Rep. David Wu, D-Ore.,
during an event sponsored by the Asian American Action Fund, a Democratic
political action committee.

McPeak, who headed the Air Force during the Persian Gulf War in 1991,
criticized the Bush administration's policy toward Iraq before the invasion in
March. He also said he has become disenchanted with the president's economic
policies.

"I don't think the younger Bush has put a foot right since he entered the
White House," said McPeak, who changed his registration from Republican to
independent in April.
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It's ashame that Dean is unelectable.

Simply be glad that many in the military are switching sides.

thinks they are OWED the military vote but will soon find out they are sadly mistaken.

endorsed Dean as did Rep. Jim Moran who is strong on veteran issues.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston,TX. is expected to back Dean today.

is not something to brag about. If you want to call this a good thing then of course you are welcome to it.

you've snapped.

That's right, we need to turn down the support of anyone who supported Bush in 2000. If they were that stupid, we certainly don't want them on our side this time !!! ;-)

Your true colors are showing.

attract moderates and independents, ect. I hope there are many people who voted for Bush in '00 who will vote democratic in 2004. I think his critique against "the younger Bush" is right on. Yes it is a good endorsement.

don't you think it will be necessary to get Bush* voters over to the Democratic side if we want to win the election?

He'll vote for Bush instead of Dean to prove his point. NewYorker is ABD.