If a new poll is to be believed, Donald Trump has earned the support of one of the most coveted voting demographics.
After surveying 931 members of the armed forces, researchers found that out of all the candidates running for president in both parties, Trump was the preferred choice for the majority of them. A solid 27% of the survey’s respondents said he was their favorite candidate, with his closest rival being socialist Democrat Bernie Sanders who came in at 22%.
More specifically, Trump enjoyed high levels of support from the Army and Marines, both of which saw 30% of respondents listing him as their choice. Although he wasn’t the preferred choice of respondents in the Air Force or Navy, he still had significant levels of support, with the branches having 23.58% and 22.35% of their members favoring him respectively.
The numbers are a major boon to Trump, who has been hounded by critics for his relative lack of foreign experience. Earning such impressive levels of support from servicemen will undoubtedly help him mute such attacks.
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Although Trump may lack traditional foreign policy credentials, the men and women of the military seem to think that he has a strong grasp on the subject and can be counted on to look out for the country’s best interests. Gaining the support of such an esteemed group alone is a worthy accomplishment for anyone seeking the presidency:
“The data seems to indicate that the GOP national security establishment’s attempt to discredit Trump’s foreign policy credibility has failed — at least as far as servicemembers are concerned.
Trump’s hardline stances on national security issues appear to have attracted dedicated support from members of the military, though several military officials have complained about his aggressive statements on torture and the killing of terrorists’ families, which Trump had to walk back.
Officers surveyed still favor Trump, albeit by a smaller margin than regular enlisted troops. Officers ranked Trump first with 21 percent support and Cruz second with 18 percent.
And even though Sanders has also been perceived as weak on foreign policy, that fact hasn’t hurt his polling numbers among servicemembers.
Despite Sen. Marco Rubio’s attempts to prioritize foreign policy in his platform and despite the Republican national security establishment essentially throwing all of its might behind his campaign, he ranks second to last in the survey.”
Source: Daily Caller
Wars ending?
Only one question. Have you served at least one enlistment in the military?
??? Smh?? Trump has no Track record! Trust him?? No way! Google Ted Cruz resume by Young Conservatives to see a candidate that will fight for you and our country. Ted Cruz has a PROVEN RECORD of shanding up for American Rights!!! I and my 500 + fb friends trust Ted Cruz! He is the only candidate that will lead us to a strong, peaceful America!
Liar or socialist.
… Great.
It is pretty sad how the United States of America has progressed over the years. We have had different President’s, and have continued to go backwards in our quality of life. Our Government is hanging a carrot out in front of the American people to let us believe that the economy and our lives are improving. Well, it is the time to wake up and reollize that the people of the United States needs to make a decision. Do you want to continue to Elect people from the pool of our corrupted Government Lawmakers, or truly think of our families struggles as well as our lifestyle. I say that it is way beyond the time, that the American people tell the Government, that We the American people are not going to put up with their lies anymore. Let’s stand up and face the Establishment Steadfastly, and VOTE for Donald Trump. Trump is not part of the CANCER that we call our Government. The people of America are asking all of you to VOTE for the survival of America, and for all of you to VOTE for Trump.
Really, I wonder why?
Well, duh. Trump’s running with a capital R behind his name. The majority of the military support the R no matter who.
Because your holy savior Trump is such a great moral vompass to follow?
Josh Strigle they are all under a spell. They all secretly think TRUMP brand$#%&!@*will make them a wonderful as they think they are.
Donald trump. The only choice.