The Gore invention tour:
Invention:
9.01 pm
Gore said that he never questioned Governor Bush's level of experience.
Fact:
False. Gore has repeatedly questioned the Governor's experience:
"In any case, Mr. Gore continued his theme from the morning speech, saying that Mr. Bush's call for a huge tax cut 'raises the question, "Does he have the experience to be president?" (Katharine Q. Seelye, "Gore Challenges Bush Credibility on Policy Speeches," The New York Times, April 13, 2000)"
"I think that [Governor Bush's views on the military], which has been expressed by some, really reflects inexperience and naiveté." (Al Gore, Military Times, April 5, 2000)
"Gore campaign spokesman Chris Lehane is even less subtle, cracking that a pile of Bush budget documents looked awfully heavy 'for a lightweight.'" (Sandra Sobieraj, "The Subject is Policy, the Words Personal," The Associated Press, May 4, 2000). |
