Troops Split on Obama Re-election

Troops Split on Obama Re-election
Nov 07, 2012
Military.com
by Matthew Cox and Joanna Campione

Troops reacted Wednesday morning to President Barack Obama's re-election, expecting the president to maintain the defense strategy he unveiled in January while continuing the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Many servicemembers who spoke to Military.com about their reactions to Tuesday's result said they expected a close election, and one that would maintain the status quo.

President Obama's re-election coupled with the Republicans maintaining control of the House led some troops to expect the same type of gridlock they've seen over the past two years in Washington. Others expressed fear that the battles on Capitol Hill could trigger a $500 billion defense spending cut over the next decade should Congress not reach a deficit reduction settlement that would eliminate sequestration.

Military members have traditionally voted Republican, and early polls showed that trend continued in this election, with most servicemembers supporting Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
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