https://freerepublic.com/tag/tomoliphant/ en-us Fri, 20 Aug 2004 16:42:23 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1195589/posts KWAME HOLMAN: John Kerry has given his military record a principal role in his campaign for president. And at the Democratic Convention last month, Kerry featured prominently several veterans who attested to his bravery and leadership while commanding a swift boat in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam.But earlier this month, a group called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth launched a TV ad charging Kerry with lying about his tour in Vietnam that led to three Purple Heart combat medals. The group is funded in part by a wealthy Republican donor; the ad ran this month in three battleground states: Ohio,... PBS Newshour with Jim Lehrer https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1195589/posts#comment Fri, 20 Aug 2004 16:42:23 GMT