Cass Ballenger: “Here we go again. First it is inventing the Internet, then it is drugs…”

On the recordOctober 5, 2000

Here we go again. First it is inventing the Internet, then it is drugs for his mother-in-law and his dog. Now it appears the Vice President's imagination has really run wild again. When Governor Bush mentioned traveling to a disaster area with the head of FEMA, Mr. Gore added that he traveled with him too. Untrue. Then claimed to be a strong supporter of the lockbox for Social Security and Medicare. Surprise, surprise, the Democrat filibuster holding up this legislation is waiting for his first sign of support. What about that poor Florida girl forced to stand in her class of 36 because there is no room for her desk? Guess what? Not true again. What is that phrase about pants on fire? Any more stories?

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Cass Ballenger

North Carolina

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Criticizing Vice President Gore's statements during a political debate.

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Cass Ballenger: “Here we go again. First it is inventing the Internet, then it is drugs for his mother-in-law and his dog. Now it appears…”

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