At the Cyberstop Cafe, Gore sent Bradley, his opponent for the Democratic presidential nomination, an e-mail questioning Bradley's stand on strengthening Medicare.
Nobody has a crystal ball.
Bradley told the Post that getting health insurance to 95 percent of Americans would be such a priority in a Bradley administration that, if future economic growth failed to meet projections, he would consider raising taxes or cutting other programs before abandoning his health agenda. Gore's campaign proposals also rely on the surplus, which economists have warned may not materialize if the government continues its spending trends. Bradley maintains that the trust fund is in good shape and does not now need additional money. Copyright 1999 Associated Press. All rights reserved.