Among these promises are spending increases for both NASA and other science initiatives. However, according to a statement on George W. Bush's website , Al Gore's newly released budget does not account for, or grossly underestimates the cost of many campaign promises he's made, including the NASA and science funding. Many of Gore's commitments have been completely abandoned in his new budget, while other items have been under-funded in an attempt to make Gore's budget look balanced.
Most politicians wait until after an election to break their promises.
When you're dealing with Al Gore, it's important to remember that what you hear from him is not what you're going to get. Gore and the Democratic Party were criticized last month for failing to include any discussion of NASA or space in the party's platform. Space research does rate a mention in the Republican Party's platform, however. Archives - Archives of past weeks' Daily Selected News Stories. All Rights Reserved.