... But retired Air Force Gen. Merrill "Tony" McPeak said he was disappointed by the comments and compared them to those of McCarthy, the 1950s communist-hunting senator.
In 1996, McPeak served as Oregon state chairman for the Bob Dole for President campaign. During the presidential election of 2000 McPeak endorsed George W. Bush and served as co-chairman of Oregon Veterans for Bush.[1]
As the military and foreign policy of the Bush administration coalesced, however, McPeak expressed strong objections, especially with regard to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. McPeak later openly campaigned for Howard Dean's nomination, and when Dean withdrew, acted as an adviser for the John Kerry campaign. He was also one of twenty-seven signatories to the statement of the "Committee of Diplomats & Commanders for Change" calling the Bush Administration a failure at "preserving national security" and calling for Bush not to be re-elected. McPeak has a history of jumping from political campaign to campaign, some say in hopes of obtaining a coveted political appointment in the government.
He now is working as a co-chair on Barack Obama's presidential campaign.
I cringe every time a former military officer injects himself/herself (PC) into the body politic! IMO, there are only a few that can "handle" the job.
Note to Obama: Nice try at deflecting your "Pastor-gate" aura!
