Why the sudden surge in veteran candidates?
Military veterans are running for Congress this year in record numbers, many for the first time. In New Jersey's 11th district, no fewer than four veterans, two in ...
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JUDY WOODRUFF: We turn now to politics here in the U.S. Military veterans are running for Congress this year in record numbers, many for the first time. Lisa Desjardins traveled to Northern New Jersey to see how this national trend is playing out in one competitive House district. LISA DESJARDINS: On Memorial Day, in Northern New Jersey, retired First Sergeant Amery Vasso is leading the remembrance. 1ST SGT. AMERY VASSO (RET.), U.S. Army: Today, we are taking time to ensure the nation remembers the sacrifices of America's fallen. LISA DESJARDINS: The event is a calm, profound statement of service and gratitude. Amery served 23 years in the Army, including in Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. He's also a voter who values veterans' principles. 1ST SGT. AMERY VASSO: They...
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JUDY WOODRUFF: We turn now to politics here in the U.S. Military veterans are running for Congress this year in record numbers, many for the first time. Lisa Desjardins traveled to Northern New Jersey to see how this national trend is playing out in one competitive House district. LISA DESJARDINS: On Memorial Day, in Northern New Jersey, retired First Sergeant Amery Vasso is leading the remembrance. 1ST SGT. AMERY VASSO (RET.), U.S. Army: Today, we are taking time to ensure the nation remembers the sacrifices of America's fallen. LISA DESJARDINS: The event is a calm, profound statement of service and gratitude. Amery served 23 years in the Army, including in Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. He's also a voter who values veterans' principles. 1ST SGT. AMERY VASSO: They...
