Kerry once voiced support for a 50-cent increase in the gasoline tax. Bush calls that “wacky,” but Bush’s chief economist praised the idea.
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Taxing Social Security & Gasoline: Bush Attack Lacks Context
Kerry supported an increased tax on Social Security benefits, but he also supported a repeal and Bush didn’t.
Bush Accuses Kerry of 350 Votes for “Higher Taxes.” Higher Than What?
Bush campaign falsely accuses Kerry of voting 350 times for tax increases. Bush’s own words mislead reporters.
Did Kerry Vote “No” on Body Armor for Troops?
Yes, along with $87 billion worth of other things. But Bush didn’t send enough in the first place.
Bush Strains Facts Re: Kerry’s Plan To Cut Intelligence Funding in ’90’s
President claims 1995 Kerry plan would “gut” the intelligence services. It was a 1% cut, and key Republicans approved something similar.
Bush Says Kerry Will Raise Taxes $900 Billion; Kerry Says That’s False
Attack ad revives question of whether Kerry’s numbers add up.
Conservative Group Engages in Class Warfare Vs. Kerry
Citizens United TV ad calls Kerry a “rich, liberal elitist.” But Bush is rich, too. So was George Washington.
Kerry’s Attack Video Misleads on Veterans, Jobs
Campaign says Internet ad is to ‘set the record straight.’ But it contains some distortions.
Biggest Deficit in History? Yes and No
Kerry said Feb. 26 that Bush’s budget deficit is “the largest in history.” But by the most important measure that’s not quite true. Half a trillion dollars is the most ever, but several others have been worse relative to the size of the economy.
Did Kerry Oppose Tanks & Planes? Not Lately
Kerry voted often against nuclear missiles and bombers in the ’90s, but GOP claims that he opposed a long list of conventional weapons are overblown.