Will the attacks on Walz’s military service stick like they did to Kerry 20 years ago?

Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record has been under assault from Republicans — attacks reminiscent of those leveled two decades earlier on Sen. John F. Kerry during his run for the White House in 2004. The party’s vice presidential nominee’s military record was under assault from Republicans — attacks reminiscent of those leveled two decades earlier on Sen. John F. Kerry during his run for the White House. Kamala Harris’ campaign has pushed back against the attacks, but some Democrats worry Republicans might succeed in turning Walz’s military service into a liability. Matthew Dowd, the chief strategist for the George W. Bush reelection campaign, said last week that the swift boat allegations were “nearly all lies.” Walz pushes back The Trump campaign has sought to take a similar approach in criticizing Walz’s service.