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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Mark Begich on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Treat “Notch babies” equally with all other seniors. (Oct 2008)
- Adjust Soc. Sec. cost of living by consumer price index. (Oct 2008)
- No privatization; no individual investment accounts. (Oct 2008)
- Elderly are entitled to solvent & reliable Social Security. (Aug 2008)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 94% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Mike Chenault on Social Security
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Mike Dunleavy on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for governor of Alaska:
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Charlie Huggins on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for governor of Alaska:
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Sean Parnell on Social Security
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Republican Governor:
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- Make Retirement Trust Fund sustainable by adding $3B. (Jan 2014)
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Mead Treadwell on Social Security
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| Republican Lt. Governor:
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Bill Walker on Social Security
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| Independent Governor:
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Senate:
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Edgar Blatchford on Social Security
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Al Gross on Social Security
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Independent 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Strengthen security of pension plans. (Jun 2020)
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Thomas Lamb on Social Security
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| Republican Senate candidate:
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Ray Metcalfe on Social Security
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Eliminate the cap to pay for expanding program. (Jun 2013)
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Joe Miller on Social Security
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Challenger and previous Republican Nominee:
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- Privatize elements of Social Security. (Sep 2010)
- Supports private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
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Cean Stevens on Social Security
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Libertarian Senate candidate:
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- Phase out government-sponsored retirement system. (May 2016)
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Dan Sullivan on Social Security
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Republican Senator:
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- Against privatization, explore raising age or means testing. (Sep 2014)
- Young people can accept change; don't expect to get benefits. (Sep 2014)
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Mead Treadwell on Social Security
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| Republican Challenger:
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House:
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Don Young on Social Security
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Republican Representative (AK-At-Large):
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- 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)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 14% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Frank Murkowski on Social Security
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Republican AK Governor; previously Senator:
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- 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)
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Tony Knowles on Social Security
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- Against Social Security and Medicare privatization. (Jun 2004)
- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
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Sarah Palin on Social Security
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Republican Governor (AK); 2008 nominee for Vice President:
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- Entitlement programs will consume entire budget by 2035. (Mar 2011)
- Allow some personal accounts for new enrollees. (Mar 2011)
- 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)
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Jim Sykes on Social Security
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2004 former Green challenger:
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- Medicare too important to trust to for-profit corporations. (Jul 2002)
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Frank Vondersaar on Social Security
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Democrat Challenger (2002; and lost 2010 primary):
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- Don't privatize Social Security. (May 2010)
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Dave Cuddy on Social Security
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| Republican challenger:
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Scott McAdams on Social Security
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
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Frank Murkowski on Social Security
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Republican AK Governor; previously Senator:
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- 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)
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Rick Sikma on Social Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Supports privatizing social security. (Jun 2008)
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Ted Stevens on Social Security
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Republican Sr Senator (AK):
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- Support Notch Reform as part of broader reform package. (Oct 2008)
- Support COLA Reform as part of broader reform package. (Oct 2008)
- Incentives for individuals to save for their own retirements. (Oct 2008)
- 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)
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Mark Begich on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Treat “Notch babies” equally with all other seniors. (Oct 2008)
- Adjust Soc. Sec. cost of living by consumer price index. (Oct 2008)
- No privatization; no individual investment accounts. (Oct 2008)
- Elderly are entitled to solvent & reliable Social Security. (Aug 2008)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 94% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Lisa Murkowski on Social Security
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Independent Sr Senator (AK):
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- Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 16% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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Kelly Tshibaka on Social Security
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| Republican Challenger:
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Vic Vickers on Social Security
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| Republican Senate challenger:
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