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J. David Cox: Why i'm nominating Barack Obama

J. David Cox, the National Secretary-Treasurer for the American Federation of Government Employees explains why he will be nominating Barack Obama.

MN: St. Paul Union Veterans Council Kickoff - J. David Cox

J. David Cox (AFGE) served as an RN in V.A. Hospitals for 23 years and co-chairs the Union Veterans Advisory Council. He says John McCain has voted against Veterans time and time again and that he cannot be trusted with the presidency. Barack Obama, on the other hand, is the choice for Veterans and for working families. He speaks economic and health care issues that apply to Veterans and all working families.

CO: Lance Stewart, AFGE and Veteran

Lance Stewart talks about why he does not support John McCain

From One Vet to Another

An Open Letter to Senator John McCain

Senator McCain As A Veteran, I Have Concerns

With the increase of veterans returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan and in the aftermath of the Walter Reed Fiasco veterans health care can no longer be on the back burner.

Question 1: Dedicated healthcare system for Veterans?

Before the Colorado state Democratic Convention in Colorado Springs, on May 17, 2008, several Veterans were asked a series of questions about Veteran affairs, and this is question: Do you think Veterans should have a dedicated healthcare system just for them?". These interviews were conducted at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) hall in concert with the Colorado Veterans Alliance (ColoradoVets.org) and American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE.org) at an event with Senator Ken Salazar, Representatives Mike Merrifield and Ed Perlmutter, and Candidates Lt. Col. Hal Bidlack, Anna Lord, Jan Hejtmanek, Allison Hunter, and others.

Question 2: Support McCain private voucher system?

Before the Colorado state Democratic Convention in Colorado Springs, on May 17, 2008, several Veterans were asked a series of questions about Veteran affairs, and this is question 2: "Do you support John McCain's private voucher system for the Veterans?". These interviews were conducted at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) hall in concert with the Colorado Veterans Alliance (ColoradoVets.org) and American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE.org) at an event with Senator Ken Salazar, Representatives Mike Merrifield and Ed Perlmutter, and Candidates Lt. Col. Hal Bidlack, Anna Lord, Jan Hejtmanek, Allison Hunter, and others.

Question 3: Vote for a candidate that voted against funding the VA?

Before the Colorado state Democratic Convention in Colorado Springs, on May 17, 2008, several Veterans were asked a series of questions about Veteran affairs, and this is question 3: "Would you vote for a candidate who voted against funding the VA?". These interviews were conducted at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) hall in concert with the Colorado Veterans Alliance (ColoradoVets.org) and American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE.org) at an event with Senator Ken Salazar, Representatives Mike Merrifield and Ed Perlmutter, and Candidates Lt. Col. Hal Bidlack, Anna Lord, Jan Hejtmanek, Allison Hunter, and others.