Wednesday, August 25, 2004
Vietnam ads get sticky for Kerry
BBC Online | "John Kerry has made his military service in Vietnam central to his campaign for president, even crisply saluting fellow Democrats at their recent party convention and reporting "ready for duty".
The Democrats hope Mr Kerry's military record will help blunt the usual advantage that the Republican Party enjoys on issues of national security, especially in this election in which the war on terror and war in Iraq has elevated the issue over domestic concerns."
Bush hails Kerry's 'admirable' war record
Guardian | "George Bush stepped into the row over his presidential opponent's war record yesterday, declaring John Kerry had served "admirably" in Vietnam and calling for an end to all political attack advertisements sponsored by non-party groups.
The president made clear that his appeal included a rightwing group calling itself Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, which has broadcast adverts accusing Senator Kerry of lying about his combat experience and falsifying his medal citations."
