Democrats Desperately Seek a Military Makeover

As long as there has been a United States of America, voters have granted a political benefit to war heroes. Most famously, George Washington rode his battlefield glory right into the presidency. In the late 19th century, 150 Civil War veterans served in the U.S. Senate.

Modern Democrats, seeking to absorb some of the gruff, dignified ethos reserved for military heroes, are seeking candidates who fit the mold. With their party flailing during the Trump era, they are set on proving they are no longer woke, ineffective ninnies. But having learned no lessons, they are more concerned with who is carrying their message than what their message bucket actually contains.