I did NOT see this in the NY Times — those in harm’s way want John McCain to be their Commander-in-Chief. According to a Military Times poll, McCain enjoys a significant lead among military voters:
J. S. McCain B. H. Obama
Overall 68% 23%
Army 68% 23%
Navy 69% 24%
Air Force 67% 24%
Marines 75% 18%
Retirees 72% 20%
White Non-Hispanic 76% 17%
Hispa nic 63 % 27%
Black/African-American 12% 79%
Enlisted 67% 24%
Officers 70% 22%
