The real issue is this," Dean said in March 2004, when endorsing formal rival Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., "Who would you rather have in charge of the defense of the United States of America, a group of people who never served a day overseas in their life, or a guy who served his country honorably and has three Purple Hearts and a Silver Star on the battlefields of Vietnam?"
McCain, by the way, has been awarded the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Star Medals, a Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Neither Obama or Biden have served a day overseas in their life for the Military.
Stories about Howard Dean and DNC
- NC African-American Caucus President says, "Black Democrats should only vote for Obama, but not white Democratic candidates"
- Taking his cue from Obama, Howard Dean plays the race card; dismisses McCain's GOP as the "white party"
- Dean prefers the Nam Vet to someone who "never served a day overseas"; neither Biden or Obama served in the Military
- CNN pundit condemns McCain as "pathetic" while Brazile gloats: here's why Obamatrons are incredulous
- With Obama at the top of the ticket, DNC's Donna Brazile throws "white blue collar voters and Hispanics" under the bus.
- Howard Dean's brother behind the filthiest attack ad; makes issue of McCain's health; broadcast on MSNBC

