Obama camp launches veterans group

From NBC's Alex Wall In an attempt to mobilize support among veterans, the Obama campaign announced a veterans group designed to tout their candidates’ judgment on military issues. Phillip Carter, the campaign's veterans director, said in a conference call that the group -- called Next Generation Veterans for Obama -- will be involved in activities at the Democratic convention, as well as in grassroots organizing and speaking to veterans and non-veterans across the country. While several veterans on the call expressed respect for McCain’s military service, the group stressed Obama’s superior ability to tackle issues in the 21st century. Drew Sloan, a veteran Army infantry captain in Iraq and Afghanistan, argued that the “threats this country faces” were “too complex for a Cold War mentality” and praised Obama’s recognition that there must be “a plan to win the war” and “a plan to win the peace.” ...( read more ) (link)