John Spratt on Social Security

Democratic Representative (SC-5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Spratt on other issues. Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001) Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999) Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Joe Wilson on Social Security

Republican Representative (SC-2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Wilson on other issues. Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jim DeMint on Social Security

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jim DeMint on other issues. Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (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) Rated 33% by the ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Dec 2003)

Bob Inglis on Social Security

Republican Representative (SC-4, retook seat in 2004): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Inglis on other issues. Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)

Floyd Spence on Social Security

Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Floyd Spence 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) Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)

Jim Hodges on Social Security

Former Democratic: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Hodges on other issues. Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)

Mark Sanford on Social Security

Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mark Sanford on other issues. Off-budget accounting undermines trust in government. (Nov 2000) Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000) Voted NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999) Sponsored bill for personal retirement accounts in Soc.Sec. (Jul 2000) Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)

David Beasley on Social Security

2004 former Republican challenger; former Governor: Click here for David Beasley on other issues. No stance on record.

Fritz Hollings on Social Security

Former Democratic Sr Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Fritz Hollings on other issues. Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999) Voted NO on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998) Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998) Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996) Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Inez Tenenbaum on Social Security

2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Inez Tenenbaum on other issues. Strengthen Social Security, Not Privatize It. (Aug 2004)

Alex Sanders on Social Security

2002 Democratic Candidate (SC): Click here for Alex Sanders on other issues. No stance on record.

Strom Thurmond on Social Security

Former Republican Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Strom Thurmond on other issues. 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)