Bush has admitted to an alcohol problem until about 10-15 years ago
That would put him in the company of several million Americans. He has cleaned up his act and, by all credible accounts, is completely sober today.
I've yet to see any credible evidence about the cocaine use.
The question is about his suitability for office today. Kerry brough on all of this discussion about Vietnam. I'd much rather consider his Senate record. After all, he came back from Vietnam about 35 years ago after spending 4 months in country. Are we supposed to judge his fitness for office based on those 4 months, or are the 19 most recent years more relevant? I know quite a few people who spent more than 4 months in Vietnam. To hear Kerry, they should be many times more qualified for the presidency than he is.