I shouldn't think it's a matter of military service as such, but if the point can be effectively made by someone who had his ass out there that he'll listen to someone with comparable credentials impugn his patriotism but otherwise will sling his heaviest rock--something conspicuously not done last election because the national party was so spooked by the warscare-driven campaign--I think the public will fasten on the chickenhiphawkresy.

cordially,