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Joe Biden on Social Security
Vice President; previously Democratic Senator (DE)
Click here for 8 full quotes by Joe Biden OR click here for Joe Biden on other issues.
  • Where would elderly be now if funds were in stock market? (Oct 2012)
  • Raise the $97,500 cap, but don’t raise retirement age. (Sep 2007)
  • Prevent senior fraud by educating seniors about caution. (Nov 2002)
  • Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted YES on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
  • Rated 89% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jeb Bush on Social Security
Republican FL Governor; V.P. prospect
Click here for 5 full quotes by Jeb Bush OR click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
  • Wrong to scare seniors about not protecting Social Security. (Oct 2010)
  • Privatization became administration's fundamental philosophy. (Dec 2009)
  • Social service benefits via private & faith-based companies. (Dec 2009)
  • 1994 opponent falsely accused Jeb of cutting Social Security. (Oct 2006)
  • Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
Hillary Clinton on Social Security
Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY)
Click here for 18 full quotes by Hillary Clinton OR click here for Hillary Clinton on other issues.
  • No lifting cap on payroll tax; that taxes middle class. (Apr 2008)
  • Bipartisan commission, like in 1983, to address crisis. (Apr 2008)
  • FactCheck: No, teachers & police won’t pay if cap over $102K. (Apr 2008)
  • FactCheck: Yes, removing $97,500 cap affects middle-class. (Nov 2007)
  • Have a bipartisan commission on Social Security and its tax. (Oct 2007)
  • 1997: Hillary warned against privatizing Social Security. (Oct 2007)
  • $1000 matching tax credit for first $1000 in 401(k) deposit. (Oct 2007)
  • Solvent until 2055 under Bill Clinton; now has lost 14 years. (Sep 2007)
  • Nothing else on table until fiscal responsibility returns. (Sep 2007)
  • Make sure nobody ever tries to privatize Social Security. (Aug 2007)
  • Soc.Sec. one of greatest inventions in American democracy. (Oct 2006)
  • Social Security protects families, not just retirees. (Feb 1999)
  • All should join the debate now to preserve future solvency. (Feb 1999)
  • Respect unique power of government to meet social needs. (Sep 1996)
  • Elderly poor are hit hardest by delays in COLA increases. (Jun 1994)
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Andrew Cuomo on Social Security
Democratic Governor
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    No stance on record.
Newt Gingrich on Social Security
Former Republican Representative (GA-6) and Speaker of the House
Click here for 13 full quotes by Newt Gingrich OR click here for Newt Gingrich on other issues.
  • Establish Social Security savings accounts, like Chile. (Jan 2012)
  • Take Social Security off federal budget; give young a choice. (Nov 2011)
  • Get social security out of budget; make personal accounts. (Nov 2011)
  • Take away politicians' power & control over our retirement. (Sep 2011)
  • Capital markets return more that Social Security promises. (May 2010)
  • 50% offset on the FICA tax, to stimulate economy. (Feb 2009)
  • Invest 50% of payroll taxes in personal accounts. (Dec 2007)
  • Move retirement plans to personal savings plans. (Dec 2007)
  • Modernize via personal social security savings accounts. (Dec 2006)
  • Retirement policies & tax policies ARE health policies. (Sep 2003)
  • Show true cost of FICA--double what is shown on paychecks. (Jul 1998)
  • Convert to IRA-based system. (Jul 1998)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Nikki Haley on Social Security
Click here for 2 full quotes by Nikki Haley OR click here for Nikki Haley on other issues.
  • Social Security reduced rampant poverty among elderly. (Apr 2012)
  • Public service retirees: no COLA; no spiking; no double-dip. (Jan 2012)
Mike Huckabee on Social Security
Former Republican AR Governor; possible draft candidate
Click here for 7 full quotes by Mike Huckabee OR click here for Mike Huckabee on other issues.
  • Will try to fix Social Security with FairTax. (Jan 2008)
  • Personalization of retirement funds, not privatization. (Oct 2007)
  • Personal retirement accounts allow investing in one’s future. (Sep 2007)
  • Replace payroll tax & fund Social Security with FairTax. (Sep 2007)
  • No Congressional pensions; give them same deal as citizens. (Nov 1992)
  • Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
  • Maintain federal funding of Social Services Block Grants. (Sep 1999)
Bobby Jindal on Social Security
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1)
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    No stance on record.
Gary Johnson on Social Security
Libertarian presidential nominee; former Republican NM Governor
Click here for 8 full quotes by Gary Johnson OR click here for Gary Johnson on other issues.
  • Raise the retirement age to 70 or 72. (Aug 2012)
  • A portion of Social Security ought to be privatized. (Aug 2012)
  • Replace the payroll tax with FairTax. (Feb 2012)
  • Raise the retirement age; plus means testing. (Aug 2011)
  • Reform all entitlements, including Social Security. (Jul 2011)
  • Open to personal accounts for Social Security. (Jul 2011)
  • Change escalator from wage-based to inflation-based. (May 2011)
  • Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
Martin O`Malley on Social Security
Democrat
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  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
Barack Obama on Social Security
Democratic incumbent President; IL Senator (2004-2008)
Click here for 21 full quotes by Barack Obama OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.
  • No new promises we can't keep; but keep promises we've made. (Feb 2013)
  • Entitlements don't make us takers; they free us to take risk. (Jan 2013)
  • Tweak Social Security like Reagan did, but keep entitlements. (Oct 2012)
  • OpEd: Eliminating FICA ceiling means rich won't spend. (Apr 2010)
  • Good health care and tax reform will save entitlements. (Oct 2008)
  • 2007: Raise income cap to avoid future shortfall. (Aug 2008)
  • What do we do with the losers of privatizing? (Jul 2008)
  • Raise cap on payroll tax for 3% of earners over $102,000. (Apr 2008)
  • Raise $97K cap on payroll tax exempting earnings under $250K. (Apr 2008)
  • Must capture new revenue; no new Social Security Commission. (Apr 2008)
  • Stop any efforts to privatize Social Security. (Feb 2008)
  • FactCheck: Removing $97,500 cap would be $1.3T tax increase. (Nov 2007)
  • Cutting benefits & raising retirement age are wrong answers. (Nov 2007)
  • The wealthy should pay a bit more on the payroll tax. (Oct 2007)
  • Privatization puts retirement at whim of stock market. (Sep 2007)
  • Stop any efforts to privatize Social Security. (Aug 2007)
  • No privatization; but consider earning cap over $97,500. (Jul 2007)
  • Stock market risk is ok, but not for Social Security. (Oct 2006)
  • Raise the cap on the payroll tax on wealthy individuals. (Jan 2006)
  • $2000 tax credit for Working Families Savings Accounts. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
Sarah Palin on Social Security
Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President
Click here for 3 full quotes by Sarah Palin OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.
  • Sacrifice now to keep system for the future. (Oct 2010)
  • Fund the Seniors Longevity Bonus Program. (Nov 2006)
  • Home-based assistance more cost-effective than institutions. (Nov 2006)
Ron Paul on Social Security
Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President
Click here for 13 full quotes by Ron Paul OR click here for Ron Paul on other issues.
  • System is broke; allow young people to get out. (Sep 2011)
  • Abolish Social Security, but not overnight. (Jan 2008)
  • Let people get out of Social Security; it’s a failure. (Jan 2008)
  • Never voted to spend one penny of Social Security money. (Dec 2007)
  • Allow young people to get out of the system. (Oct 2007)
  • Personal retirement accounts allow investing in one’s future. (Sep 2007)
  • Federal government won’t keep its entitlement promises. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security. (Jul 2000)
  • Sponsored bill to put Trust Fund into market certificates. (Jan 2003)
  • Rated 30% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rob Portman on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2)
Click here for 7 full quotes by Rob Portman OR click here for Rob Portman on other issues.
  • Bush's proposal was sound, but I'm not for privatization. (Oct 2010)
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Mitt Romney on Social Security
Former Republican Governor (MA); presidential nominee-apparent
Click here for 15 full quotes by Mitt Romney OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues.
  • Version 2.0: Lower benefit rate for wealthy. (Jan 2012)
  • 1-year payroll tax cut is a band-aid; make permanent changes. (Oct 2011)
  • System is federal responsibility, not state governments. (Sep 2011)
  • Congress taking money from Trust Fund is criminal. (Sep 2011)
  • Keep Social Security as an essential federal program. (Sep 2011)
  • Funding for Social Security is not working, but system works. (Sep 2011)
  • So-called "Trust Fund" has defrauded American people. (Mar 2010)
  • Add individual retirement accounts as option. (Mar 2010)
  • Rein in the excessive growth in entitlement programs. (Jan 2008)
  • Will try to fix Social Security without raising taxes. (Jan 2008)
  • No FICA for workers over age 65, so they can stay working. (Jan 2008)
  • Favors private accounts; prepared to be entirely bold. (Oct 2007)
  • Private accounts work better than extending retirement age. (Oct 2007)
  • Reform entitlements by negotiating behind closed doors. (Aug 2006)
  • Honor expectations of recipients, but take action for future. (Aug 2006)
Paul Ryan on Social Security
Republican nominee for Vice President; U.S. Rep. (WI-1)
Click here for 13 full quotes by Paul Ryan OR click here for Paul Ryan on other issues.
  • Voluntary privatization for younger workers. (Oct 2012)
  • Give millions a chance to prosper in investor class. (Aug 2012)
  • Enthusiastically promoted Bush's semi-privatization scheme. (Apr 2012)
  • Current policy is raid, ration, raise taxes, & deny problem. (Apr 2012)
  • Only younger members in Congress support reform. (Nov 2010)
  • Invest 1/3 of payroll tax in personal savings account. (Sep 2010)
  • Comprehensive model to restructure retirement accounts. (May 2010)
  • Road Map: invest 5.1% income into personal account. (Jul 2009)
  • Proposed bill to invest 50% of FICA in personal accounts. (Dec 2007)
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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