Gates: GOP candidates' have a grasp of national security issues that “would embarrass a middle schooler”

Robert Gates: Republicans' grasp of national security is at a child's level from the Guardian [of the UK]
"Robert Gates, a Republican stalwart and former US defence secretary who served under eight presidents, has derided the party’s election candidates for a grasp of national security issues that “would embarrass a middle schooler”. ... Former defense secretary condemns media for failing to challenge presidential candidates on promises he believes are unaffordable, illegal or unconstitutional."