A Maryland veteran’s endorsement

I don’t live in Maryland’s Eighth District, but some of you who read my site surely do. And while he has quite the uphill battle against an entrenched incumbent, apparently Dr. Steve Hudson is no stranger to battles as a Naval veteran. Recently he was endorsed by a worthwhile group I’ve cited before, Vets For Freedom:

Vets for Freedom is proud to announce its support of Steve Hudson for United States Congress in the 8th District of Maryland. Steve is currently a Commander in the U.S. Naval Medical Corps, who served on active duty from 1990 to 2002. As a highly decorated veteran, some of his military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and Joint Meritorious Unit Commendation. Vets for Freedom applauds Dr. Hudson’s commitment to continue his public service as a member of the United States Congress.”

“As a proud Army veteran of Iraq, I am humbled to speak on behalf of over 27,000 members of Vets for Freedom in offering our strong endorsement of Steve Hudson for United States Congress,” said Vets for Freedom Chairman, Pete Hegseth. “Steve understands that the fight we are currently undertaking in Iraq is essential to our success in the global fight against Islamic extremism. He recognizes and acknowledges the success of our current military strategy implemented by General Petraeus, and has been a steadfast source of support of all the men and women who are winning the Global War on Terror. Our country needs more people like Steve in Washington.”

With 27,000 members, Vets for Freedom is the largest organization of veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in America.

Dr. Hudson released the following statement: “I am honored to have the support of Vets for Freedom, and as a U.S. Naval Officer, I am fully committed to defending America and our allies against terrorism. I will be a proactive voice for veterans and for American freedom.”

For more information, visit the Steve Hudson for Congress website at www.stevehudson2008.com.

So what does his opponent, incumbent Democrat Chris Van Hollen, say about the Long War?

“Rep. Van Hollen has opposed President Bush’s decision to go to war in Iraq and has been a vocal critic of the Bush Administration’s failed foreign policy. He warned long ago that the war in Iraq has distracted America from the fight against those who did attack our nation on September 11th 2001, Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda, who continue to gain strength along the Afghan-Pakistani border. Rep. Van Hollen believes that America’s national security depends not only on the might of our military but also on the power of our example, and that we must rebuild our credibility and moral standing around the world.”

Okay, Chris, let’s all go sing Kumbaya together. Considering we’ve been an example of freedom and liberty for over 200 years, apparently there’s some in the world who just don’t quite grasp that concept and instead want to do us harm. You really should be happy that there’s a large number of Americans, certainly some from your very district, who wish to defend our freedom and indeed exhibit our credibility and moral standing on a daily basis.

Maybe Van Hollen needs to have a group called “Doves against Freedom” endorse him, certainly it would be appropriate given his attitude and record. This may be a case where I could add some races to my “others of interest” list along the left-hand column, the Vets for Freedom PAC has selected a number of good candidates across the country to support and it’ll be interesting to track how they turn out and introduce my readers to these contests.

Author: Michael

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