Something I just considered... none of the recent political polls could have possibly taken into account the opinions of the immense number of US voters who are currently living and working in Iraq. How many are there, including business-people and soldiers? A million? Half a million? Not an inconsiderable number, considering they're all likely to vote, and likely to vote for President Bush.

How will these Iraq veterans shape the future of American politics? Will they have as much influence over the next 30 years as the Vietnam vets have had over the last 30? Will presidential candidates in 2028 have to explain why they were or weren't in Iraq in 2004?

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Michael Williams is one of my favorite bloggers. Today, he is wondering if the large number of American soldiers and civilians current serving or working in Iraq are represented in presidential election opinion polls - and whether, a la Vietnam,... Read More

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Michael Williams is one of my favorite bloggers. Today, he is wondering if the large number of American soldiers and civilians current serving or working in Iraq are represented in presidential election opinion polls - and whether, a la Vietnam,... Read More

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