In 1995 the republican national committee (rnc) ran a newspaper ad featuring a photo of Haley Barbour, the cahir fo the RNC, holding an oversized check for $1 million, payable to "your name here." Below the picture was a this message: "Heard the one about Republicans 'cutting' Medicare? The fact is Republicans are increasing Medicare spending by more than half. I'm Haley Barbour, and I'm so sure of that fact I'm willing to give you this check for a million dollars if you can prove me wrong. The add also stated that under the Republicans plan the government would increase Medicare spending over the next sever fiscal years, culminating in a 2002 expenditure of 62 percent higher than that in 1995. at the bottom of the ad was a clip-out coupon inviting readers who disagreed to check a box labeled. I don't believe you Haley and return it with their analysis of "why you are wrong" to the RNC. Approximately 80 people mailed in claims for the prize. The RNC sent a form letter to them rejecting their claim. When sued, the RNC said the add was a parody and not a legitimate offer. Is it correct? why