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To: tejek who wrote (186902)	4/21/2004 5:26:02 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1574637

Kerry's war record may backfire on critics Those slamming Vietnam hitch may be shooting themselves in the foot Wednesday, April 21, 2004 Posted: 4:25 PM EDT (2025 GMT) Questions about Kerry's military record offer the candidate a chance to tout his war experience and stengthen credibility among veterans and voters who favor a strong defense. This week in "The Inside Edge," I look at how the dispute over Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry's military record could help him. I also weigh an ex-football player's chances to be Kerry's running mate; describe an unusual take on politics from some NBA players and fans, and look at how political bestsellers are playing in the polls. Veteran's benefits The dustup over Kerry's military records could be just the opportuntity he needs to kickstart his general election campaign. During the Democratic primary, nothing impressed voters as much as stories of Kerry's war heroism. For nonprimary voters still getting to know Kerry, few things could burnish his image as much as a conversation about how a young man from Yale chose to fight in Vietnam and ended up winning three Purple Hearts, one Silver Star and a Bronze Medal. A discussion about Kerry's military service would also persuade many voters to take Kerry's military policy more seriously. Indeed, in pointing out that he personally understands what it means to fight and defend the country -- and even to kill -- Kerry could ease any doubt that he would be soft on terrorism or enemies. During the primaries, Kerry and his veterans' brigade opened the possibility of a veterans' voting bloc for the first time in more than 40 years. Further discussion of his record, contrasted with the National Guard records of President George Bush and the military deferments of Vice President Dick Cheney, Karl Rove and others, might make the emergence of such a voting bloc that much more likely and give Kerry just the political gift he's looking for. cnn.com