Why Do Soldiers Overwhelmingly Support Ron Paul?
Ron Paul wants to bring the troops home.
At first it might seem astounding that Ron Paul receives more campaign donations from military personnel than any other politician in the United States. But when you think about it, it is just the latest—and all-too-predictable—outgrowth of a nation deeply frustrated with defeat after defeat.
More soldiers have donated more money to Ron Paul’s campaign than to that of Newt Gingrich, Mitt Romney, Rich Santorum and Rick Perry combined, according to the Federal Election Commission. Ron Paul has also received far more financial contributions from soldiers than President Obama, Hilary Clinton, or any other leading Democrat.
This poses a bit of a dilemma to Paul’s rivals, who accuse him of being soft on war and of advocating military policies that would be dangerous to the nation. It is hard to be too critical when so many of the rank-and-file evidently support Paul.
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