In 2003 , Cleland began working for the 2004 presidential campaign of Massachusetts senator John Kerry , also a Vietnam veteran ; Kerry went on to win the Democratic nomination . Cleland often appeared at campaign events with Kerry and was considered by many to be one of his most important surrogates , partly as a symbol of the sacrifices made by soldiers for wars . He went to Bush 's Texas ranch to deliver a swift boat ad complaint , but the event failed to have much impact . On July 29 , 2004 , Cleland introduced Kerry with a speech at the Democratic National Convention
Democratic National Convention
2004 Democratic National Convention
Max Cleland