[witchcurlgirl]

I think he lays out his point well. He doesn't oppose benefits. He wants more benefits for re-enlisters, to give them more than one term soldiers. He wants to allow the GI to be able to transfer the benefits to a spouse or a child. He wants to increase the monthly benefit.

The Webb bill encourages people to leave early, not stay in as a career. It's a hard choice, because we should absolutely do more for our troops. But as Commander In Chief a leader's first obligation is to keep the nation safe, not score cheap political points. Voting for this bill would have earned McCain the cheap points, but he has a reason he feels the way he does, and he explained it clearly in his statements.


Everyone wants to increase GI benefits, but the Bill specifying how to do it was in question. Draft a bill that doesn't work as well, and then slam anyone who disagrees with the bill and throw out the 'not supporting the troops' rhetoric.