Following a baseless attack from Mitch McConnell and the rest of John James’ Washington allies, military veterans from across the state of Michigan joined together to praise U.S. Senator Gary Peters’ consistent and exemplary record of fighting for our service members, veterans, and their families. Senator Peters is a veteran in the Senate who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee and is a former officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve who volunteered to serve again after 9/11.
“As someone who served with Gary Peters, I have seen firsthand his dedication to not only serve his country but also his fellow veterans,” said Andrew Linko, Navy veteran from Brownstown. “As our Senator, he has fought tirelessly to pass bipartisan legislation to get veterans the resources they need and Michiganders know that.”
“Senator Peters’ record speaks for itself. From expanding apprenticeship programs, to fighting to raise pay for our active military members – Gary always shows up,” said Jim Alderson, Air Force veteran from Gwinn and former NMU Political Science Professor. “Now more than ever, we need leaders who are focused on assisting our veteran communities and Senator Peters is the only candidate putting forth solutions.”
“To attack a fellow veteran is another disappointing example of John James and his allies doing whatever it takes to smear Gary Peters,” said Chuck Bernard, Marine Corps veteran from Dearborn. “Gary has served this country and fought for his fellow veterans. To distort his record shows me that James will exacerbate partisanship in Washington.”
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