Well, here is something you won’t here a lot about on the cable news shows unless you watch Countdown on MSNBC. But, it all started at a townhall meeting where McCain was asked a question by a fellow veteran, here’s the testy exchange.
Now I have written about McCain’s real record and I can tell you for a guy who has been in the senate for 20 something years he sure hasn’t attempted to solve much of what he talks about today.
Lets first start with the G.I. bill. I have chronicled McCain’s position on this here. If you need anymore proof that McCain didn’t support and never did support the G.I bill then go to the following link where you can find his name under “Nay” meaning he opposes this bill. http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00007
When it comes to his voting record and him claiming to be supported by all veterans groups is obviously false. This would be obvious because even back in 2000 veterans groups have been the most critical of McCain’s voting record.
- The IAVA (Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans for America) has given McCain a D and Obama a B+ when it comes to their veteran voting record. I should also mention that Obama is on the veteran affairs committee.
- He definitely isn’t getting any support from VoteVets.org.
- The Vietnam Veterans of Americasays McCain has voted against them in 15 key votes. I should also note the Obama only voted against them once.
- The Disabled Veterans of Americagave McCain a 20% rating while Obama got an 80% rating on their voting records from this organization
On the Issue of veterans health care
- McCain voted Nay on a bill that would “To increase Veterans medical services funding by $1.5 billion in FY 2007 to be paid for by closing corporate tax loopholes.” (click here).
- Also a bill that would, “To provide an additional $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2010, to be used for readjustment counseling, related mental health services, and treatment and rehabilitative services for veterans with mental illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, or substance use disorder.” McCain voted against, see here.
- In 2006 McCain voted against a bill that would, “To support the health needs of our veterans and military personnel and reduce the deficit by making tax rates fairer for all Americans.” (click here).
Trust me there’s much more he voted against when it came to veterans issues. If you want to see his voting record on a whole host of issues then go to ProJect Vote Smart.
I wish the media would cover stuff like this more, and I don’t expect FOX News to do this but at least CNN. People should stop being so sensitive to the fact that hes a veteran and look at what he has actually done to help his fellow veterans. For a guy who claims to have a lot of experience, maybe a lot of experience voting against veterans issues. Apparently, the dismissive nature of McCain’s response to the veteran at the towhall meeting should prove that McCain is on the defensive and has something to hide when he talks about these issues. Lets just hope that the American people can see past the rhetoric and look at the candidates record.
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THANK GOD someone is actually consolidating all this information into one area, it’ll make sending it to people that much easier.
Thank you,
No problem happy to help. And thanks
Read the Washington Post, datedTuesday, March11,2008, in the style section. This is an interesting page from his past. this is a dangerous man, he has no right to be President. I wish someone would get this story out, this is something the world should know about this liar.
yeah the article was interesting. thanks for recommending it.
If anyone else wants to see the article, you can download it. Just look on the sidebar near the top of the page and under SENSICO FILES
yes, kudo’s for compiling this information. And I agree Countdown is a wonderful show, they actually get to the bottom of things, and utterly refute blatant lies!
What are those people clapping about every McCain tells another lie,are they that dumb?.
plain and simple john mccain refuses to be challenged on his record. He’s bloody pissed if anybody challenges his committment to the troops or the fact that he didn’t vote for benefits. What “Committments”
I ask you what happened to John Mccain’s principles. He used to have them. Him and Warner at least Warner’s ass is not going to be there anymore.
ALL USA citizens need to band together and go after McCain on these issues. Also should be doing a rant and demanding that McCain opens up his complete War record. What is so fishy that he refuse to disclose that Wae record.
The following veterans group tracks John McCain’s voting record concerning our veterans. His lack of support for their medical care is appalling. He even voted against more time at home between tours. He opposed the new GI bill for vets because he feels it may discourage re-enlistments rather than discourage high tech jobs being given to Halliburton employees that our troops want and desire to increase their skills and future. He didn’t even show up for the vote. He runs on a platform of being a vet, yet doesn’t support them.
http://www.veteransforcommonsense.org/articleid/9559
Cool Thanks for the link, its definitely going to be listed under the recommended sites. I also think its a disagrace, and I have writen about the GI bill and recently about the fact that bush gave McCain credit during the signing of the GI bill, and McCain himself took credit for the bill he didn’t even bother to vote for.
I’m glad I found this link through a Digg article, I was a bit shocked to find that as a veteran himself McCain has been lax in supporting our most recent vets. Truly a shame. I hope all the people in the audience of that video went home and took the time to really look into it.
Thank you for helping people make informed decisions.
No problem Tre, I try my best to inform voters on the issues. I also hope people take the time to research the candidates records on issues important to them, instead taking what they hear on TV and believing it. We all have to look deeper into these candidates voting records if we are going to make an informed decision.
That was the most galling political thing that Bush did during the signing of this bill to make that overt lie of a statement “I’d like to thank Senator McCain for his leadership on this important legislation. This again is the fallacy that has been perpetuated. The republicans care about the troops. They care about protecting coporate interests translated “OIL”. The record should speak for itself, why don’t the Dems and the media for that matter ask these tough questions. For example: Why are troops still dieing due to lack of equipment? Why did you not support the new GI Bill? Why would you vote to not give the Veteran’s Administration what it needs to care and support our troops? This to me is true patriotism. Not whether you wear a lapel flag pin or not. I think the dems should hit every republican senator, congressman, and John McCain on this issue HARD from now until November in each and every state.
From US Senate Records: John McCain’s miserable record of voting against both the active military and veterans.
September, 2007, McCain voted against the Webb amendment that would have provided all troops in Iraq have at least as much time home and in training as in theater. (S.Amdt 2909, 2910, 2910; 9/19/2007, 5:30 pm) http://senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=110&session=1&vote=00341
May, 2006, voted against an amendment that would have provided the VA with an additional $20 million for healthcare facilities. (S.Amdt 3704; 5/4/2006, 11:34 am) http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00111
April, 2006, McCain was one of 13 Republicans to vote against $430 million for VA outpatient care and facilities. (S.Amdt 3642; 4/26/2006, 5:55 pm) http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00098
March, 2006, McCain voted against increasing VA medical services funding. (S.Amdt 3007 to S.Con.Res 83; 3/14/2006, 4:22 pm) http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00041
March, 2004, McCain voted against establishing a VA reserve fund to treat veterans. (S.Amdt 2745 to S.Con.Res 95; 3/10/2004, 9:34 pm) http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=108&session=2&vote=00040
October, 2003, McCain voted to table an amendment by Senator Dodd (D-CN) that called for an additional $322 million in safety equipment for soldiers in Iraq. (S.Amdt. 1817 to S. 1689; 10/2/2003, 7:36 pm) http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=108&session=1&vote=00376
April, 2003, McCain voted to table a senate vote to provide more than $1 billion for National Guard and Reserve equipment in Iraq. (S.Amdt 452 to S. 762; 4/2/2003, 5:35 pm) http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=108&session=1&vote=00116
August, 2001, McCain voted against increasing the amount available for medical care for veterans by $650 million. (S.Amdt. 1218 to S.Amdt. 1214; 8/1/2001, 6:02 pm) http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=107&session=1&vote=00263
My father, a Vietnam Veteran currently supports McCain. I asked how he could since McCain has repeated voted against Vets. My dad had never heard that. He listens to Fox and Rush. My father told me that if I sent him actual documentation that proves this, he’d vote for Obama. I said, “Dad, if it means you won’t vote for McCain, I’ll bronze the documents and give them to you.”
I believe omitting information to voters is atrocious. Thank you for posting it! Vets like my dad deserve better than John McCain.
Why would I vote for veterans? I was a POW and no veteran. I’d vote for war heroes. But I am the only war hero.
This issue is a big impact for veterans. Spot on with this write-up, I really think this amazing site needs a lot more attention. I’ll probably be back again to read more, thanks for the info!