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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:


Tom Corbett on Social Security
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Corbett on other issues.
  • Resolve our pension crisis for state employees, without cuts. (Feb 2013)
Mark Critz on Social Security
Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Jul 2012)
John Fetterman on Social Security
Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.: Click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ken Krawchuk on Social Security
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ken Krawchuk on other issues.
  • Privatize Social Security. (May 2018)
Michael Nutter on Social Security
Mayor of Philadelphia: Click here for Michael Nutter on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allyson Schwartz on Social Security
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.
  • No further reductions in the public pension benefits. (May 2014)
  • AdWatch: Trade benefit cuts for balancing budget. (Dec 2013)
  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
  • No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Scott Wagner on Social Security
Republican: Click here for Scott Wagner on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Wolf on Social Security
Democratic Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Wolf on other issues.
  • Stop paying Wall Street millions to manage PA pension fund. (Mar 2015)
  • Maintain defined benefit for public pensions instead of 401k. (May 2014)
  • Ensure our seniors dignity in the twilight of their lives. (Mar 2014)

Senate:

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Lou Barletta on Social Security
Republican Challenger for PA Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Explore privatization of Social Security. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports safety net of Social Security and Medicare. ()
  • Opposes privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Bob Casey on Social Security
Democratic Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Casey on other issues.
  • Stop these crazy proposals to put benefits in stock market. (Oct 2012)
  • Privatization drains money from guaranteed benefits. (Sep 2006)
  • The crisis is privatization. (Sep 2006)
  • Opposes Social Security privatization. (Feb 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Rated 96% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Jim Christiana on Social Security
Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Christiana on other issues.
  • Ensure promises to every generation, but change for future. (Mar 2018)
Katie McGinty on Social Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Katie McGinty on other issues.
  • Cuts to Social Security are wrong for working families. (Apr 2016)
  • No further reductions in the public pension benefits. (May 2014)
Rick Saccone on Social Security
Republican Senate challenger (withdrew): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Saccone on other issues.
  • Closing $60B pension deficit is step in the right direction. (Jun 2016)

House:


Lou Barletta on Social Security
Republican (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Explore privatization of Social Security. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports safety net of Social Security and Medicare. ()
  • Opposes privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Brendan Boyle on Social Security
Democratic House Member (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brendan Boyle on other issues.
  • Repay the Trust Fund in full. (Oct 2014)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Robert Brady on Social Security
Democratic Representative (PA-1): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Robert Brady 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)
  • Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 99% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Matt Cartwright on Social Security
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Matt Cartwright on other issues.
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Ryan Costello on Social Security
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Costello on other issues.
  • I oppose any effort to privatize Social Security. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Madeleine Dean on Social Security
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Madeleine Dean on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Charles Dent on Social Security
Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charles Dent on other issues.
  • Rated 22% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Mike Doyle on Social Security
Democratic Representative (PA-14): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mike Doyle 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)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (May 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Dwight Evans on Social Security
Democrat (District 2): Click here for Dwight Evans on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chaka Fattah on Social Security
Democratic Representative (PA-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Chaka Fattah 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)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Brian Fitzpatrick on Social Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Protect and strengthen entitlement programs. (Nov 2016)
Chrissy Houlahan on Social Security
Democrat (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chrissy Houlahan on other issues.
  • Social Security is a critical part of US safety net. (Oct 2018)
John Joyce on Social Security
Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Joyce on other issues.
  • No changes for those near retirement age. (Apr 2020)
  • Social Security and Medicare are promises made. (Sep 2018)
Fred Keller on Social Security
Republican (District 12): Click here for Fred Keller on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Kelly on Social Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Kelly on other issues.
  • Don't privatize; don't raise the retirement age. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 3% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Conor Lamb on Social Security
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Conor Lamb on other issues.
  • Preserve and protect Social Security and Medicare. (Sep 2018)
  • Fight all attempts to cut into social security benefits. (Mar 2018)
Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Social Security
Democratic Challenger (District 13): Click here for Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Marino on Social Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tom Marino on other issues.
  • Don't privatize; don't raise the retirement age. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Patrick Meehan on Social Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Meehan on other issues.
  • Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 13% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Dan Meuser on Social Security
Republican (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Meuser on other issues.
  • Protect Social Security for retired and near retirement. (Oct 2018)
  • No changes currently; look at reforms moving forward. (Sep 2018)
Tim Murphy on Social Security
Republican Representative (PA-18): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Murphy on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 23% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Scott Perry on Social Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott Perry on other issues.
  • Keep promise to seniors & develop common sense solutions. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Joseph Pitts on Social Security
Republican Representative (PA-16): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Pitts 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)
  • Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security. (Jul 2000)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 4% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Guy Reschenthaler on Social Security
Republican (District 14): Click here for Guy Reschenthaler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Keith Rothfus on Social Security
Republican (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Keith Rothfus on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Mary Gay Scanlon on Social Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Mary Gay Scanlon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Allyson Schwartz on Social Security
Democratic Representative (PA-13): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Allyson Schwartz on other issues.
  • No further reductions in the public pension benefits. (May 2014)
  • AdWatch: Trade benefit cuts for balancing budget. (Dec 2013)
  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
  • No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Bill Shuster on Social Security
Republican Representative (PA-9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Shuster on other issues.
  • Make retirement saving options voluntary, portable, & secure. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 8% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Lloyd Smucker on Social Security
Republican (District 11): Click here for Lloyd Smucker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Glenn Thompson on Social Security
Republican (District 5): Click here for Glenn Thompson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Susan Wild on Social Security
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Susan Wild on other issues.
  • Protect and strengthen Social Security; no voucher schemes. (Oct 2018)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Lou Barletta on Social Security
Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lou Barletta on other issues.
  • Explore privatization of Social Security. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports safety net of Social Security and Medicare. ()
  • Opposes privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Ed Rendell on Social Security
Democratic PA Governor: Click here for Ed Rendell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Sestak on Social Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Protect Medicare, Social Security, and Consumer Finance. (Jun 2019)
  • Never supported policy to cut Social Security or Medicare. (Apr 2016)
  • Never raise, never, the age for our seniors to retire. (Apr 2016)
  • Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement security. (Oct 2010)
  • Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act. (Aug 2010)
  • Oppose privatization; would have lost income in recession. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
Jim Gerlach on Social Security
Republican Representative (PA-6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gerlach on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 28% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Pat Toomey on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey 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)
  • Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security. (Jul 2000)
  • Rated 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Tom Ridge on Social Security
Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Ridge on other issues.
  • Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
Mark Schweiker on Social Security
Former Republican Governor (2001-2002): Click here for Mark Schweiker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Fitzpatrick on Social Security
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mike Fitzpatrick on other issues.
  • Don't privatize; don't raise the retirement age. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 16% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Bill Clinger on Social Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Clinger on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
John Featherman on Social Security
2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Featherman on other issues.
  • Supports means testing by income & assets. (Jan 2006)
Jon Fox on Social Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jon Fox on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Jim Greenwood on Social Security
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jim Greenwood 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)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
Joseph Hoeffel on Social Security
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel 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)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joseph Hoeffel on Social Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Hoeffel 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)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tom Martin on Social Security
Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • Social Security is a pyramid scheme; privatize it. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports privatizing Social Security. (Oct 2000)
Joe McDade on Social Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe McDade on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Chuck Pennacchio on Social Security
Former Democratic challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chuck Pennacchio on other issues.
  • There is no social security crisis; we need fiscal sanity. (Nov 2005)
Joe Sestak on Social Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joe Sestak on other issues.
  • Protect Medicare, Social Security, and Consumer Finance. (Jun 2019)
  • Never supported policy to cut Social Security or Medicare. (Apr 2016)
  • Never raise, never, the age for our seniors to retire. (Apr 2016)
  • Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement security. (Oct 2010)
  • Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act. (Aug 2010)
  • Oppose privatization; would have lost income in recession. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
Bud Shuster on Social Security
Former Rep.(resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bud Shuster on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Betsy Summers on Social Security
2004 former Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Betsy Summers on other issues.
  • Privatize Social Security. (Oct 2004)
Robert Walker on Social Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 16): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Walker on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Jason Altmire on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jason Altmire on other issues.
  • Strongly oppose privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2006)
Robert Borski on Social Security
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Borski 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)
Chris Carney on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chris Carney on other issues.
  • Let workers invest for retirement in addition to Soc. Sec. (Nov 2006)
  • Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
William Coyne on Social Security
Democrat (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for William Coyne 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)
Kathy Dahlkemper on Social Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Dahlkemper on other issues.
  • Keep senior citizens secure from the gamble of privatization. (Nov 2008)
Phil English on Social Security
Republican Representative (PA-3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Phil English 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)
  • Require small businesses to allow automatic IRA deposits. (Mar 2008)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
George Gekas on Social Security
Republican (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for George Gekas 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)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Bill Goodling on Social Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Goodling on other issues.
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Melissa Hart on Social Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Melissa Hart on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Tim Holden on Social Security
Democratic Representative (PA-17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tim Holden 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 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Paul Kanjorski on Social Security
Democratic Representative (PA-11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Kanjorski 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)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ron Klink on Social Security
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klink on other issues.
  • Social Security bridges the generations; keep it as is. (May 2000)
  • Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
Tom Martin on Social Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tom Martin on other issues.
  • Social Security is a pyramid scheme; privatize it. (Oct 2006)
  • Supports privatizing Social Security. (Oct 2000)
Frank Mascara on Social Security
Democrat (District 20): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frank Mascara 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)
Paul McHale on Social Security
Democrat (retired 1998 (District 25): Click here for Paul McHale on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patrick Joseph Murphy on Social Security
Democrat (until 2010) (District 8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Joseph Murphy on other issues.
  • Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
John Murtha on Social Security
Democratic Representative (PA-12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Murtha 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)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
John Peterson on Social Security
Republican Representative (PA-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Peterson 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)
Todd Platts on Social Security
Republican Representative (PA-19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Todd Platts on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Sam Rohrer on Social Security
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Sam Rohrer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carl Romanelli on Social Security
Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carl Romanelli on other issues.
  • Must protect taxpayer funded programs like Social Security. (Jul 2006)
Alan Sandals on Social Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Alan Sandals on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Santorum on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner: Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Rick Santorum on other issues.
  • Consider cost-of-living cus, but not private accounts. (May 2015)
  • 401(k) approach would provide better benefits. (Apr 2014)
  • Increase eligibility age for Medicare & Social Security. (Apr 2014)
  • Means testing: reduce benefits for wealthy seniors. (Jan 2012)
  • 1994: Proposed raising retirement age, despite unpopularity. (Sep 2011)
  • Supports privatization if voluntary. (Sep 2006)
  • Switched from raising retirement age to personal accounts. (Sep 2006)
  • Guaranteed benefit if over 50; personal account if younger. (Sep 2006)
  • No privatization; but voluntary personal retirement accounts. (Sep 2003)
  • Raise retirement age? Maybe. Private investment? Yes. (May 2000)
  • Social Security needs reform sooner rather than later. (May 2000)
  • Let's grow the pie using private market system. (Apr 1998)
  • 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 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Marc Scaringi on Social Security
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Marc Scaringi on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Don Sherwood on Social Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Don Sherwood 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)
Arlen Specter on Social Security
Republican Sr Senator (PA): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Arlen Specter on other issues.
  • Considered Social Security privatization but saw it unwise. (Oct 2004)
  • 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 NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
Steve Welch on Social Security
Former Republican Challenger (2012): Click here for Steve Welch on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Curt Weldon on Social Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Curt Weldon 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)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Mark Critz on Social Security
Republican (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Critz on other issues.
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Jul 2012)
John Fetterman on Social Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for John Fetterman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Smith on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Smith on other issues.
  • Let Social Security payroll tax reduction expire in January. (Oct 2012)
  • AdWatch: divert payroll tax into privately managed accounts. (Sep 2012)
  • Reform should include personal retirement accounts. (Aug 2012)
  • Let younger people partially opt out with private accounts. (Mar 2012)
Arlen Specter-2001 on Social Security
Republican Sr Senator: Click here for Arlen Specter-2001 on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Everett Stern on Social Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Everett Stern on other issues.
  • Create personal retirement accounts. (Nov 2015)
Pat Toomey on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Pat Toomey 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)
  • Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security. (Jul 2000)
  • Rated 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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