FUrthermore, it is not a function purely of what the candidate says abotu himselgf, assuming he has reasonable support. It is the underhanded launching of false tales to discredit a person, in an organized fashion. Whether he should or should not have promoted it as an item, Kerry was arguably what we call a war hero, distinguished in combat. His actual accomplishments were derogated and turned against him by people bearing false witness to nullify his public image. THAT's what Swiftboating is. And you can bet there will be more of it levied against Obama.


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