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7/28/04 6:00 PM EST
Kerry's Military Brass Backing Is Large And Growing
Top aides to Sen. John Kerry today are crowing today that they have the support of the largest group of three- and four-star generals and admirals ever for a candidate challenging a sitting president, especially one in the middle of a war. "I think this is a remarkable thing," aide Rand Beers said this morning. He said that the list totals 12 so far and is growing. And, Kerry aides added, if the list were to also include one- and two-star generals, it would go on for pages. One is a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs: Retired Army Gen. John Shalikashvili. He's to speak at tonight's convention, during which the campaign will also air a special video tribute to Kerry by the other top officers. Kerry advisor James Rubin said that by comparison only one top-level officer endorsed former President Clinton in 1992 when he ran against former President George H.W. Bush. He said that the endorsements, combined with Kerry's Vietnam War service, should prove to Americans that he has "passed the commander-in-chief test." Paul Bedard, U.S.News
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