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Rather's Suit Likely to Embarrass Bush

Documents may have been falsified, but Bush's National Guard record still spotty

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(Newser) – Regardless of the outcome of former anchor Dan Rather's lawsuit against CBS for his firing over a George Bush National Guard story, one man is not going to be pleased: the president. The case is bound to revisit embarrassing charges that Bush received favorable treatment and dodged requirements serving in the Texas Air National Guard during the Vietnam war, reports the Guardian.

Rather was fired for airing a story on Bush's record based on falsified documents. But other evidence in Bush's service history indicates that some of the details of the story that the president ducked duty requirements are true. Rather is suing CBS for $70 million, claiming that he was axed so CBS could curry favor with the White House.

President Bush's legacy could be further harmed as ex-anchor Dan Rather battles CBS in court over a story on Bush's National Guard service.
President Bush's legacy could be further harmed as ex-anchor Dan Rather battles CBS in court over a story on Bush's National Guard service.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Bush's questionable service history could come back to haunt him as ex-anchor Dan Rather battles CBS in court over a story related to Bush's days in the National Guard.
President Bush's questionable service history could come back to haunt him as ex-anchor Dan Rather battles CBS in court over a story related to Bush's days in the National Guard.   (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Bush carries his dog, Barney, as he arrives for his vacation with first lady Laura Bush Friday in Waco, Texas.
President Bush carries his dog, Barney, as he arrives for his vacation with first lady Laura Bush Friday in Waco, Texas.   (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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jaguarj
Dec 28, 08 10:07 PM CST
I didn't know anything could embarrass NUMB NUTS. RATHER..did not take CBS from 1st to 3rd place...KING,.you are such a babbling idiot. Thank God the Bush and the Dick will be gone.
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stormy7
Dec 28, 08 10:55 AM CST
You go Dan. At least someone has the guts to go after that fool Bush. Reply
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Lula
Dec 28, 08 12:06 PM CST
What B---S---! Reply
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Newser001
Dec 28, 08 1:51 PM CST
Cornona_king - I spent 8 years (4 active, 4 reserves) in the Air Force (VRA). Bush had a commitment to serve, he went A-Wall - Absolutely unbelievable (he also used reserve duty to avoid real duty)! If it were NOT for his daddy's position, he would have been brought before a court-martial, and served time, like the rest of us would have, if we behaved as he did. Did you serve your country? I thought not... The real truth will come out in the lawsuit. As a Vet, I think Bush a coward! He's sent tens of thousands to their needless deaths. Reply
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jaguarj
Dec 28, 08 10:09 PM CST
Newser001....King just likes to ramble...he thinks he is a political intellect.NOT!!!
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