Swiftboating is a term that refers to any attempt to destroy a political candidate's reputation based on accusations that hold no real weight. This term was born during the 2004 presidential campaign when the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth accused senator John Kerry of being a liar. The Swift Boaters claimed that Kerry's story of rescuing Jim Rassmann during the Vietnam war was false. They accused him of being a coward, and fleeing the scene when it became too dangerous. The group was successful in making the public doubt Kerry and his credibility, however they could not successfully prove their accusation.
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21239-2004Aug21.html
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