Finally, a Presidential candidate with military experience! (Do you personally support this candidate?)

PO1 John Miller — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 03:06:43 -0400

http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/capitol-hill/2015/06/03/lindsey-graham-military-issues-presidential-race-2016/28416589/

Col Lindsey Graham (USAFR Ret.) announced is entrance into the Presidential elections. What does RP think of his chances? Do you personally support him?

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 4 at 2015 3:30 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 03:30:49 -0400

Like most Republicans, What has he done for Veterans? How many times has he voted against us? I would probably have more respect for him if he came out of the Closet Too.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 4:24 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 04:24:23 -0400

Not at all.

https://military.id.me/trending-military-news/new-presidential-candidate-vet-lindsey-graham-stole-valor-in-1998/

New Presidential Candidate, Vet Lindsey Graham 'Stole Valor' in 1998 - The SITREP Military Blog

United States Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) announced his campaign for the president Monday, with a speech and a few words about foreign policy. “I want to be president to …

Response by Col Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 5:27 AM

Col Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 05:27:57 -0400

Bout darn time we a a leader in office with military experience!!

Response by SFC Jeff L. made Jun 4 at 2015 8:16 AM

SFC Jeff L. — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 08:16:25 -0400

He wasn't in the military. He was in the USAF. BTW, you know what's the best thing about being in the AF? At least you can still make fun of the Coast Guard. Ba-domp domp

Response by SPC Christopher Salustro made Jun 4 at 2015 8:19 AM

SPC Christopher Salustro — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 08:19:25 -0400

Totally not a fan of Graham. AF or not, personally I think most politicians are BS

Response by LTC Ed Ross made Jun 4 at 2015 8:22 AM

LTC Ed Ross — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 08:22:51 -0400

I would vote for him if he were the party's candidate, but he's not my first choice.

Response by SSG James Arlington made Jun 4 at 2015 8:48 AM

SSG James Arlington — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 08:48:08 -0400

He won't go far, sadly. Most Americans don't know him, or can't name one of their own senators. But, they know who the Kardashians are! :(

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 10:15 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 10:15:12 -0400

How do you go 30+ years in uniform but never have deployed???? Is that an Air Force thing? (Legitimate question, not being a smart ass, it just amazes me knowing Army deployments ... And I'm mostly unfamiliar with AF deployments). I read he was legal or lawyer in Iraq or Afghanistan, don't remember, but he stated he never deployed and got crap for once claiming to be a combat vet without going to war.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 11:03 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 11:03:00 -0400

Nope. Not a fan of Lindsey Graham at all. I question his sanity. There are plenty of potential candidates with military experience I'd rather see run.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2015 1:46 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 13:46:21 -0400

He was a lawyer in the afrc. Thats not experience in the military... More into politics.

Response by MAJ Anne McGee made Jun 4 at 2015 10:33 PM

MAJ Anne McGee — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 22:33:36 -0400

I'm supporting Senator Ted Cruz. He is a Constitutional Conservative who is a strong Christian, believes in the rule of law and has great respect for the military. I don't have anything against Lindsey Graham but I'm not interested in an establishment Republican.

Response by Sgt S.P. Woodke made Jun 5 at 2015 5:25 PM

Sgt S.P. Woodke — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 17:25:23 -0400

what a JOKE this coward bitch is...Republican in name only he has long since done anything remotely Patriotic - NEXT - lets get a REAL Man with experience and a TRUE PATRIOT even Today...Col. Allen Bernard West is an American political commentator, former member of the United States House of Representatives, and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Florida's 22nd congressional district in the House from 2011 to 2013.

Response by SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD made Jun 6 at 2015 9:23 PM

SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 21:23:14 -0400

I don't know too much about him. I like Ben Carson. I also like Ted Cruz, base on his Christian beliefs, and love for this country. Other than those two, I don't know. I would like someone who has served, and commanded troops.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 6 at 2015 10:54 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 22:54:52 -0400

So what are we up to now? 22, 23 Candidates. Is this a primary or TLCs replacement for 19 and Counting?

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jun 6 at 2015 11:18 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 23:18:30 -0400

No, he's not even close to being my choice. Military experience isn't a must-have, as far as I'm concerned. In my opinion, we've had bad Presidents with military experience (like GWB, Carter, and Nixon), and we've had good Presidents without military experience (like Adams, Jefferson, and FDR). What I want is an appreciation for the military, combined with the ability to pick and choose when to use them (rather than using them at every opportunity). Ceteris paribus, I'd prefer someone with a military background, but it's pretty far down the list of criteria that I use.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 8 at 2015 7:06 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 07:06:40 -0400

Not a Graham fan. He doesn't seem to know how to hold his ground. Principles still matter to me.

Response by SPC Joseph Ahner made Jun 19 at 2016 1:17 PM

SPC Joseph Ahner — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 13:17:03 -0400

He's a bit late to actually get on the ballot. Also he is an oathbreaker who supports the Patriot Act.

Response by SSG Edward Tilton made Sep 17 at 2021 5:19 PM

SSG Edward Tilton — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:19:13 -0400

He was a doctor