John Kerry accused President Bush today of relying on front groups to challenge his record of valour in the Vietnam war, asserting, “He wants them to do his dirty work”.

John Kerry accused President Bush today of relying on front groups to challenge his record of valour in the Vietnam war, asserting, “He wants them to do his dirty work.”

Democrat presidential candidate Senator John Kerry challenged US president George Bush’s Iraq policy in blunt, biting terms today, in the climactic speech of the Democratic National Convention, pledging to be a commander in chief “who will never mislead us into war”.

DEMOCRATIC Presidential hopeful John Kerry yesterday launched a $25 million advertising campaign as he struggles to capitalise on falling approval for President George W Bush’s war in Iraq.