Derrick Van Orden Archives - Alpha Democrat

Printed roll-call sheet beside a folded flag on a desk, for a story on Republican veterans and the Iran war powers vote

Seven Republicans Voted to End the Iran War. Four of Them Have Served.

Two Iowa Republicans in toss-up seats switched to a yes vote on war powers on 15 September and explained it with their own time in uniform.

An empty convention hall in a northern Midwestern city after a party endorsing convention has cleared out.

Minnesota Republicans Endorsed a Navy SEAL. Then They Voted for a Sideline Reporter.

Three days ago we wrote that Republicans have banked the veteran advantage Democrats keep trying to build.

An empty congressional committee hearing room after adjournment

Democrats Are Running More Veterans Than Ever. Republicans Still Hold the Seats.

Democrats have fielded 294 veteran candidates this cycle, the highest share the tracking has ever recorded.