I don't trust Rassmann either. The timing of him showing up to help Kerry is very suspicious. The story of how they reunited is lame. And his "I'm a Republican" mantra is too obvious. He knew Kerry was a liberal Democrat for 35 years, why would he suddenly change party/political preferences? The guy is full of it and likely on a prearranged payroll deal.
Another thing - and I say this with all due respect to my FReeper friends who have seen combat, unlike me. Being a veteran doesn't mean you automatically make a better candidate, or know more, or are a foreign-policy expert. It didn't help McGovern or Dole. Why should it help Kerry anyway, even if all his BS were true?
Kerry and Rassmann hadn't seen each other since the "rescue" 35 years before and Kerry couldn't even remember Jim's last name.
Rassmann just happened to read Kerry's book in a bookstore, by Brinkley early this year (I think February). Saw his rescue told. Called Hurley and Hurley arranged that fateful Iowa reunion!
I'm convinced the media played a roll in the so called reunion in Iowa. They have already admitted they knew in advance that Rassmann would appear.........