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 The documents posted below provide information on the 2008 Presidential Race from a military readiness perspective.
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- A comparison of the major political parties' national platforms reveals major differences between the candidates. A CNR Policy Analysis of positions on the issue of homosexuals in the military is provided here: "Homosexuals in the Military: Where Do the Candidates Stand?"
- Former Georgia Republican Congressman Bob Barr, now running for president on the Libertarian ticket, wrote a June 13, 2007, Wall Street Journal op-ed advocating professed homosexuals in the military. See commentary on his op-ed, which does not appear on his campaign website, here.
- Obama Disingenuous on Dissent - Flag Officers Could Risk Promotions if Opposed to Gays in the Military (Apr. 22, 2008)
- Part Two: Series Scores Candidates on CMR Issues - Democrats Favor San Francisco Military (Washington Times Op-Ed, Jan. 3, 2008)
- Part One: Series Scores Candidates on CMR Issues - Voters Should Ask, Republicans Should Tell (Washington Times Op-Ed, Jan. 2, 2008)
- CMR Releases Results of 2008 Presidential Candidate Survey: Where Do the Candidates Stand on Military/Social Policies?
- 2008 CMR Presidential Candidate Survey: Questions Regarding Military Personnel Issues (December 14, 2007)
- 2008 CMR Presidential Candidate Survey: Background Information and Definitions (November 2, 2007)
- Political Consequences of 1992 Push for Gays in the Military
National Political Platform Excerpts (December 14, 2007)
Statement of Fred Thompson – November 20, 2007: CMR Presidential Candidate Survey (November 25, 2007)
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Presidential Race 2008