Reply #13: That's rather a message to the GOP

[NV1962]

Like thus: "Hey, don't even dream about claiming a 'strong on defense' monopoly because I'll kick your ass!"

The veteran votes are not unimportant, but the "hawkish" image is a far more substantial prize, in electoral mathematics.

As to your line of thinking, I was merely pointing out that it is a combination of Democratic cross-over appeal and disenfranchisement among Republicans that, as far as I can tell, will cause November to be the month when a President will be really elected for the first time in this millenium - and a big win isn't too far fetched. It's still a long way, and a strong Democratic GOTV (get out the vote) campaign is necessary, but barring disaster... It's doable.

I think.