Cleland is the first one I really remember seeing it. I’m sure it happened before him but I really remember it because of two things- Saxby Chambliss’s ad and Ann Coulter saying that Cleland’s clumsiness caused his paralysis. Both are people who haven’t served in combat roles. As I said earlier, I really think if anything the Democrats have been far more respectful of John McCain’s service than his fellow Republicans have been. I understand why McCain didn’t become a Democrat but he was way, way too willing to forgive the GOP for their attacks on him and furthermore, I was really disappointed that he didn’t defend Kerry after Kerry had defended him. From what I understand, it effected Kerry’s friendship with him.