During his bid to be elected president in 2004, Kerry frequently criticized <answer>President George W. Bush</answer> for the Iraq War. While Kerry had initially voted in support of authorizing President Bush to use force in dealing with Saddam Hussein, he voted against an $87 billion supplemental appropriations bill to pay for the subsequent war. His statement on March 16, 2004, "I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it," helped the Bush campaign to paint him as a flip-flopper and has been cited as contributing to Kerry's defeat.
Who did Kerry criticize during the 2004 campaign?
President George W. Bush