Kent Greenough is running against Monty Lankford in the Tn 4th Congressional District Republican Primary. Kent is a Marine Veteran as is his wife and his daughter is a Naval Veteran. Monty is not a Veteran so maybe these words he has on his website issues page don’t mean anything to him. But I’m guessing there are quite a few Veterans in the 4th District who might take umbrage since the implication from his words is that the US Military is in someway being cruel.

Words Matter!

Monty on Security:

The number one job of the government is protecting our people. That means a stronger military with the ability to project force overseas. It means tighter homeland security and it means taking the war on terror to the terrorists. It means regaining control of our borders. With the right direction, we can be correct without being cruel

This is more political correctness crap which has taken over the Republican Party.

Kent has been endorsed by the Veterans for Freedom:

Washington, DC - Vets for Freedom is proud to announce its support of Kent Greenough for United States Congress in the 4th District of Tennessee. After a lifetime of public service including a 6 year career as a United States Marine, Kent and his entire family symbolize the American spirit based on duty to country.
His father served 26 years in the Marine Corps, his wife of 37 years is a former Marine Officer, and their daughter is a graduate of the US Naval Academy. Vets for Freedom applauds Kent’s commitment to continue his public service in the United States Congress.

“As a fellow veteran who has proudly served my country in the United States Army, I am humbled to speak on behalf of Vets for Freedom in offering our strong endorsement of Kent Greenough for United States Congress,” said Vets for Freedom Chairman, Pete Hegseth. “Kent understands that the fight we are currently undertaking in Iraq is essential to our success in the global fight against Islamic extremism. He recognizes and acknowledges the success of our current military strategy implemented by General Petraeus, and has been a steadfast source of support of all the men and women who are winning the Global War on Terror. Our country needs more dedicated people like Kent in Washington.”

Hegseth continued, “As the brave men and women who wear our nation’s uniform continue to serve in harm’s way, it is important that politics end at the water’s edge, and that we have elected officials in Washington who understand and appreciate the sacrifices they make and why they make them. Kent Greenough is a true American patriot, and I am proud to offer the support of Vets for Freedom.”

Kent needs your help with donations. Monty Lankford is a millionaire who has hired campaign help from Washington D.C. I guess since Monty doesn’t reside in the 4th District it isn’t surprising he would go outside of Tennessee for campaign help. Kent is running a true grass roots campaign with only you and other 4th District residents for support.

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