War vets lead Democrats' charge

War vets lead Democrats' charge
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/10-06/10-22-06/08world-nation.htm

War vets lead Democrats' charge By Richard Sisk , New York Daily News WASHINGTON — Led by a woman who lost both legs in combat, a squad of five Iraq war vets is at the forefront of the Democrats' push to take back the national security issue — and the House — from the GOP. Marine Reserve Maj. Van Taylor, who fought behind enemy lines during the 2003 invasion, is the only Iraq veteran running as a Republican. He is challenging longtime Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Tex. The five vets running as Democrats could help the party gain ground against the GOP's traditional advantage on defense and national security.