GOP candidate with no military service smears governor's military background

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By
Josh Israel -
November 4, 2019

Republican challenger Eddie Rispone has repeatedly attacked Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, saying he 'hurt the reputation of West Point.'

Ahead of Louisiana's Nov. 16 run-off election for governor, Republican challenger Eddie Rispone attacked Gov. John Bel Edwards (D-LA) on Friday, saying that Edwards, a West Point alum, had "hurt the reputation" of his alma mater by working as a civil attorney after completing eight years as an active duty airborne ranger in the U.S. Army.

When asked whether he regretted his remarks on Sunday, Rispone, a wealthy specialty contractor business executive, said he was just repeating what he'd heard.

In a radio interview last week, Rispone — who did not serve in the military — was asked about Edwards' service. He responded by alleging that Edwards was an embarrassment to the United States Military Academy, the prestigious service academy located in West Point, New York. "Yeah you know I'm disappointed in that, if I have to be candid. I think he's hurt the reputation of West Point. I don't think West Point wants to turn out a bunch of trial lawyers that will say or do anything to stay in power," he said.

Edwards responded by calling Rispone "desperate" and his attack "offensive."

https://shareblue.com/eddie-rispone-louisiana-gubernatorial-election-military-service-john-bel-edwards-us-army/

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1. Tell me again how Republicans own the military vote?

Whether it's denigrating a gold star family or running down a West Point grad, Republican candidates who never wore the uniform are given a pass. Imagine Obama or Clinton doing it.

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2. Airborne Ranger huh? Bad Ass!