It is false. Duke hints that if the ads continue to run, Hayes may consider running negative attack ads against Taylor. About a month ago, Hayes wrote a letter to Taylor accusing him of distorting his record on Medicare and drug costs. At issue is a bill called Medicare Rx 2000. This is not useful debating.
Voters still know little about the candidates' stands on seniors' issues.
The best than can be said is that both are sincerely concerned with the cost of drugs, HMOs, and the needs of seniors. Hayes, a conservative on social issues, wants to find solutions that give more control to the private sector and that keep government expenses down-and do this without sounding callous toward seniors which he isn't. Taylor, less conservative on social issues, favors making certain the government includes all seniors, of whatever income, in health care and lower drug costs. Hayes is tied to Republican approaches, Taylor to Democratic ways. It is a natural division, but their debates are confusing.