Posted on 08/27/2004 10:28:42 PM PDT by NavySEAL F-16
Local author caught in the crossfire Kerry book becomes ammo for both sides
When the time comes to write the history of this year's presidential campaign, how will presidential historian Douglas Brinkley be portrayed?
In recent weeks, the University of New Orleans scholar has emerged as a central figure in the highly partisan debate about Democratic candidate John Kerry's actions in combat during the Vietnam War. Brinkley's writings about Kerry -- in particular his biography "Tour of Duty," which was made with Kerry's cooperation -- have been cited by both the senator's opponents and supporters.
In a wide-ranging interview in the soaring lobby of his Uptown home, Brinkley said the dual use of his successful book is proof of his objectivity. Everything he has written and said to date, he insisted, has been based on the historical record.
(Excerpt) Read more at nola.com ...
Who is he trying to kid?
OMG!
He's always leaned left.
I cringe when he speaks.
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