Bennie Thompson on Social Security

Democratic Representative (MS-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bennie Thompson on other issues. Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001) Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000) Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999) Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002) Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Roger Wicker on Social Security

Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Roger Wicker on other issues. 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) Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Ronnie Musgrove on Social Security

2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ronnie Musgrove on other issues. Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)

Trent Lott on Social Security

Republican Jr Senator (MS): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Trent Lott on other issues. Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007) Voted YES on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999) Voted YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998) Voted YES on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998) Voted YES on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996) Rated 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Ronnie Shows on Social Security

Democrat (District 4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ronnie Shows on other issues. 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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999) Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001) Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)

Kirk Fordice on Social Security

Former Republican: Click here for Kirk Fordice on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Bowlin on Social Security

Former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Bowlin on other issues. Carry on the good work of this most important investment. (Jun 2006) Total commitment to do the right thing. (May 2006)

Haley Barbour on Social Security

Republican MS Governor: Click here for Haley Barbour on other issues. No stance on record.

Gene Taylor on Social Security

Democratic Representative (MS-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Gene Taylor on other issues. Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001) Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000) Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999) Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001) Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Chip Pickering on Social Security

Republican challenger, U.S. Rep.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Chip Pickering on other issues. 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)