The original discharge would destroy what vet support he has, and make a difference.
Sure, Carter did pardon him, but the offense committed also makes him inelligable for public office, according to the rules.
These are the issues, and both are important, regardless of the pardon by EO.
I don't think you read my post. I don't believe Kerry was pardoned under Carter's EO.
I believe this story is a red herring and that Kerry actually got an honorable discharge. We haven't seen any proof to the contrary.
That this story has been so heavily promoted without any factual documentation is suspect. Kerry has so many other problems.
Heck the Football Fans For Truth story on all of his bone-headed remarks and outright lies (such as running the Boston Marathon) is more effective.
If their info got half as much time as this non-story has gotten Kerry would be hurting (more).