Swift Boating

In 2004 John Kerry ran against George Bush for President of the United States. John Kerry however, had resentment against him from Swift Boat veterans. The Washington Post wrote an article regarding this situation published in august of 2004. Apparently, Kerry was considered a Hero for saving Jim Rassmanns life in Vietnam in 1969. He was named a hero and from then on was considered one until recently. Three of the swift boat skippers who were present on the same day Kerry was called a hero, said that Kerry was not even shot at and he left when it became the most dangerous. Swift Boat veterans were angry with Kerry because they were sprung with accusations while Kerry was seen as a hero and went onto a political career. The exact story of what occurred that day is a blur. Some say Kerry left after the situation got out of hand and others said he helped as much as he could. The Post mentions that when Kerry reunited with Rassmann, he won over the Iowa democratic vote. There are still people who do not agree with his doings and believe he shouldn’t have been commissioner.