Lindsey Graham: “according to this article, there is a new 30-second ad being run that is entitled ``Drugs and Taxes.'' According to the…”

“according to this article, there is a new 30-second ad being run that is entitled ``Drugs and Taxes.'' According to the Washington Post article, the audio of this tape begins as follows: Al Gore's prescription plan forces seniors into a government-run HMO. Governor Bush gives seniors a choice. The Post, in its analysis of this statement, makes the following comment: In a classic contrast ad furthering the theme that Gore is untrustworthy, Bush misrepresents the vice president's drug plan. First, it isn't mandatory; seniors can opt for drug coverage or not. Second, Medicare recipients could remain in traditional choose-your-own-doctor plans. Drug payments would be administered through private cost-control groups--such as those now employed by the insurance industry--that are not ``government-run'' or health maintenance organizations. In fact, many analysts say Bush's plan, while providing choices, would encourage more seniors to join cost-conscious HMOs. I only add to that analysis of this ad that it is interesting to me that the word ``HMO'' is inserted in the ad of Governor Bush as a pejorative.…”