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William769

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Mon May-28-07 07:57 AM
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Inouye endorses Clinton

Daniel Inouye, Hawaii's senior senator, is endorsing U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton for president and will lead a group of veterans in supporting the New York Democrat's campaign.

"I believe Hillary Clinton is the best prepared to deal with the challenges facing our nation at home and abroad," Inouye said in a news release from the Clinton campaign.

Earlier this year, Inouye said he thought Hawaii-born Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., needed more experience before running for president.

Clinton made the announcement in a release that also named Inouye as head of Veterans and Military Retirees for Hillary, a national committee of veterans supporting Clinton.

http://starbulletin.com/2007/05/26/news/story06.html

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Tellurian

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Mon May-28-07 08:55 AM
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1. Clinton Campaign Announces Veterans and Military Retirees For Hillary

Sen. Inouye to Lead National Steering Committee

The Clinton campaign today announced the launch of Veterans and Military Retirees for Hillary, a national initiative to highlight Clinton's support of the men and women of our Armed Services. Medal of Honor winner and Hawaii Senator Daniel Inouye will lead the national steering committee, which will advise the campaign on policy and outreach to the 26 million American veterans and their families.

"I have had the privilege of working with Hillary Clinton since 1993, and her depth of experience makes her uniquely qualified to be President," Senator Inouye said. "She has been a tireless advocate for our soldiers and veterans, fighting for life-saving body armor when they deploy, and the healthcare and benefits they deserve when they return home.

Joining Hillary's Steering Committee today:

U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye (Hawaii)
Veteran, World War II Combat Veteran, Recipient: Medal of Honor

U.S. Congressman Charlie Rangel (New York)
Veteran, US Army, 1948-52

U.S. Congressman Joe Sestak (Pennsylvania)
Veteran, Retired US Navy Admiral Commanded Aircraft Carrier Battle Group, Afganistan

U.S. Congressman Ed Towns (New York)
Veteran, US Army, 1956-58

U.S. Congressman Jose Serrano (New York)
Veteran, US Army, 1964-66

U.S. Congressman Maurice Hinchey (New York)
Veteran, US Navy 1956-59

Honorable Togo West (District of Columbia)
Former Secretary of Veterans Affairs/Former Secretary of the Army/ North Carolina Native

Honorable John Dalton (District of Columbia)
Veteran, United States Navy/Former Secretary of the Navy

Lt. General Claudia Kennedy, Ret. (South Carolina)
Veteran, Three Star General, Highest Rank Achieved by Female Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence

General George Buskirk, Ret. (Indiana)
Veteran, Adjutant General, Indiana Army and Air National Guard

Honorable Vernon Weaver (Florida)
Veteran, World War II and Korea/Former Ambassador to the European Union/Former Naval Academy Board of Visitors

Larry Romo (Texas)
Veteran, US Air Force Reserve, DNC Veterans and Military Families Texas Democratic Veterans Chair

Joe J. Bernal (Texas)
Veteran, World War II, Former Texas State Senator, Member State Board of Education

Kate Wilder (Virginia)
Veteran, Female Green Beret

Lanon Baccam (Iowa)
Veteran, U.S. Army National Guard, Afganistan 2004 - 05/DNC Veterans and Families Advisory Council

Chuck Fulkerson (Nevada)
Veteran, Two Vietnam Tours, NV Distinguished Service Medal/Founded Veterans Guest House, Served as E.D. of NV Office of Veterans Service

Wayne Smith (Nevada)
Veteran, Air Force Master Sergeant,Southwest Asia Service Medal 1991 (Married in USAF over 18 years ago)

Val Smith (Nevada)
Veteran, Air Force Staff Sergeant, Member Disabled American Veterans Southwest Asia Service Medal 1991 (Married in USAF over 18 years ago)

Phil Lisagor (Nevada)
Veteran, Officer, Army Reserve, Two Tours in Iraq, Chief Surgeon

Bob Hannan (New Hampshire)
Veteran, Airforce Captain, Vietnam, Bronze Star

Eleanor Kjellman, (New Hampshire)
Veteran, US Air Force Officer / Son served in Iraq

Joe Wynn (District of Columbia)
Veteran, US Air Force, Viet Nam / Leader of National Assn of Black Veterans, President Vets Group

Bill White (New York)
President, Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund

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jefferson_dem

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Mon May-28-07 09:17 AM
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2. Not surprising. The old geezer came out for Hillary a few months ago...

when he criticized Obama for lacking so-called "experience".

I would take Abercrombie's endorsement over Inouye's any day.

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Tellurian

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Mon May-28-07 09:24 AM
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3. Inouye is notorious for picking campaign winners...

I'm sure what he said referring to 'Obama's lack of experience', Obama heard it first hand, before it was made public.

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William769

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Mon May-28-07 09:41 AM
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4. Senator Byrd is an "old geezer"

So by your standard he would be?

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