George M. Kesner of Boardman, a Democrat who served in the Marines from 1954 to 1956: "Right now, I

George M. Kesner of Boardman, a Democrat who served in the Marines from 1954 to 1956: "Right now, I don't think either one is qualified to run the country. Neither one is capable to run or to lead the country. I'll probably just make a last-minute decision. I'm between a rock and a hard spot."
Bill Spiker of Struthers, a Democrat who served in the Air Force from 1972 to 1975: "I voted for Bush in 2000, and I'll do it again. I don't know if he's done a fantastic job, but he's the lesser of two evils. Kerry is a stuffed shirt. Bush isn't a phony. He may be dopey at times, but he's sincere."
Ryan Tietz of Southington, an independent who served in the Air Force from 1995 to 2001: "I support Kerry. I'm not impressed with Bush at all to be honest with you. I don't think he's been honest with the American people. They wanted to invade Iraq before he was ever elected."
Russ Reuthe of Austintown, a Democrat who served in the Army and Air Force from 1977 to 1994 and has been in the Air Force Reserves since 1994: "Bush is doing the best he can. He's doing what a president can do. Kerry possesses the tenacity, the drive and determination to do the job. There's certain things I like and dislike about both. I don't know what I'm going to do until I pull that lever."
Ben Roth of Liberty, a Republican who served as a pilot from 1943 to 1945 in World War II and was then recalled from 1950 to 1952: "I'm with Mr. Bush, hands down. Bush is doing what he needs to do. Kerry tells people what they want to hear. I feel more comfortable with Bush in charge. Kerry is too wishy-washy. There's nothing I like about Kerry."
George Grim of Boardman, a Democrat who served in the Navy from 1955 to 1957: "I support President Bush. I like the programs he has in place. He's putting money back in the pockets of the people. It makes good economic sense. Kerry scares me to death. I don't believe he's an honest man. Many vets are pretty solid behind Bush."
Pete Starks of Youngstown, a former 22-year Youngstown councilman as a Democrat who served in the Army in Korea from 1951 to 1952: "I wouldn't vote for Kerry because of his military background, but because of who we have in office now. Mine is an anti-Bush vote because of what he's doing to these young fellows in Iraq. If Kerry means what he's saying, I'll support him. But if he gets in and he doesn't do anything, I'll oppose him."
Michael Gallagher of Girard, a Republican who served in the Marines from 1988 to 1991: "I don't agree with everything Bush has done, but right, wrong or indifferent, he takes a stand. Kerry takes both sides of the issue. I don't agree with either of them on half the issues. But Bush's decisiveness is his greatest attribute."