Veterans sway in swing states shape 2012 campaign
In battleground states like Colorado Florida New Hampshire Nevada North Carolina and Virginia veterans hold outsized sway as campaigns tailor appeals to those with military service. Norfolk Virginia anchors the issue with Navy bases and defense employers highlighting fears over budget cuts and VA privatization amid a broader presidential contest.
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