Vets Miffed by Hackett’s Decision

By Lauren W. Whittington and Josh Kurtz
Roll Call Staff

February 15, 2006

Iraq war veteran Paul Hackett’s (D) abrupt withdrawal from the Ohio Senate race late Monday sparked an outcry from some liberal activists and at least one group supporting candidates who are military veterans — even though some Democratic leaders are privately relieved because they think it avoids a bloody primary.

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