LEADERS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND THE AMERICAN LEGION have both just endorsed Bush. “George W. Bush picked up the endorsement of two veterans’ group leaders Wednesday as questions about his service in the Texas Air National Guard resurfaced.” (They’re actually influential ex-leaders, according to the story.)

It strikes me that one side-effect of Kerry’s emphasis on his Vietnam service — and his attacks on Bush’s service — is an empowerment of veterans, and veterans organizations. These endorsements wouldn’t have meant much otherwise. Now they do. Is this good for Democrats?