Republican Senator John McCain lashed out at a new ad attacking Senator John Kerry’s military service. The ad was taken out by a group called Swift Boat Veterans For Truth and features Vietnam veterans who allege Kerry fabricated his war record. McCain said “I deplore this kind of politics. I think the ad is dishonest and dishonorable.... None of these individuals served on the boat [Kerry] commanded. Many of his crew have testified to his courage under fire.” McCain, who was publicly endorsed President Bush, called on the White House to condemn the ad.