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Justin Amash on Social Security
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • Rated 20% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Brian Calley on Social Security
Republican Challenger for MI Governor: Click here for Brian Calley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Craig on Social Security
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for James Craig on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tudor Dixon on Social Security
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Tudor Dixon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abdul El-Sayed on Social Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Abdul El-Sayed on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jennifer Granholm on Social Security
Democratic Governor (MI): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jennifer Granholm on other issues.
  • Opposed Bush plan to privatize Social Security. (Mar 2005)
Mark Schauer on Social Security
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Strongly oppose any and all efforts to privatize. (Nov 2008)
  • No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
Bill Schuette on Social Security
Republican candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for Bill Schuette on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Snyder on Social Security
Republican Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Snyder on other issues.
  • Maintain generous pension benefits for existing retirees. (Apr 2011)
John Tatar on Social Security
Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Tatar on other issues.
  • Keep state out of federal Social Security issue. (Jul 2018)
Gretchen Whitmer on Social Security
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gretchen Whitmer on other issues.
  • Get rid of the state's Retirement Tax. (Mar 2020)

Senate:

MI 2020: 2020 MI Senatorial race


Mike Bouchard on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Bouchard on other issues.
  • Supports privatization of Social Security. (Oct 2006)
John James on Social Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John James on other issues.
  • Stop any attempt to underfund the Social Security trust fund. (Oct 2020)
  • Returning lifelong investment to seniors is moral obligation. (Aug 2018)
Terri Lynn Land on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Terri Lynn Land on other issues.
  • Supports GOP platform plank for personal accounts. (Jun 2013)
Gary Peters on Social Security
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • Oppose raising retirement age & privatizing Social Security. (Oct 2020)
  • One of the most successful programs in our history. (Oct 2014)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 98% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Marcia Squier on Social Security
Green Challenger for MI Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Squier on other issues.
  • Protect against any legislation dismantles future benefits. (Nov 2020)
  • Strongly opposes privatizing Social Security. (Jul 2017)
  • Including eldercare services in universal health care. (Nov 2016)
Debbie Stabenow on Social Security
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Led the fight to stop privatization. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 90% 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". (Jun 2013)
  • Rated 98% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Bob Young on Social Security
Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator: Click here for Bob Young on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Justin Amash on Social Security
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • Rated 20% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Dan Benishek on Social Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Benishek on other issues.
  • Give young option of investing in retirement accounts. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated 3% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Kerry Bentivolio on Social Security
Republican (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kerry Bentivolio on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Jack Bergman on Social Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for Jack Bergman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Bishop on Social Security
Republican House Member (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Bishop on other issues.
  • Supports personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
John Conyers on Social Security
Democratic Representative (MI-14): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for John Conyers on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 bill excluding entitlements from deficit reduction. (Aug 2011)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Dave Curson on Social Security
Democrat (District 11): Click here for Dave Curson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Debbie Dingell on Social Security
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Debbie Dingell on other issues.
  • No dramatic cuts to Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2014)
Bill Huizenga on Social Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Huizenga on other issues.
  • Make reforms soon, including personal retirement accounts. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Brenda Jones on Social Security
Democrat (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brenda Jones on other issues.
  • Expand Social Security; amend contribution limits. (Oct 2018)
Dan Kildee on Social Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dan Kildee on other issues.
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts. (Sep 2012)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Peter Konetchy on Social Security
Republican Challenger (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Support privatizing Social Security. (Aug 2011)
  • Replace Social Security with private retirement investment. (Apr 2011)
Brenda Lawrence on Social Security
Democratic House Member (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brenda Lawrence on other issues.
  • Protect social security, Medicare and Medicaid programs. (Nov 2016)
  • No more scare tactics on Social Security. (Nov 2012)
Andy Levin on Social Security
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Andy Levin on other issues.
  • Make wealthy pay more to protect Social Security. (Apr 2019)
  • Fight efforts at Social Security privatization. (Sep 2018)
Sander Levin on Social Security
Democratic Representative (MI-12): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Sander Levin 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)
  • Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
Paul Mitchell on Social Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Paul Mitchell on other issues.
  • Protect and preserve the promises we made to our seniors. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes diverting some FICA into personal accounts. (Nov 2016)
John Moolenaar on Social Security
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for John Moolenaar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Rogers on Social Security
Republican Representative (MI-8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Rogers 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)
  • Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Mark Schauer on Social Security
Democratic Governor Challenger (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Strongly oppose any and all efforts to privatize. (Nov 2008)
  • No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
Elissa Slotkin on Social Security
Democrat (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Elissa Slotkin on other issues.
  • Medicare & Social Security: pillars of retirement security. (Oct 2018)
Haley Stevens on Social Security
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Haley Stevens on other issues.
  • Will fight any attempt to privatize or cut Social Security. (Apr 2020)
  • Fight any attempt at Social Security privatization. (Oct 2018)
Rashida Tlaib on Social Security
Democrat (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rashida Tlaib on other issues.
  • Against any cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. (Oct 2018)
Dave Trott on Social Security
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for Dave Trott on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Fred Upton on Social Security
Republican Representative (MI-6): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Fred Upton on other issues.
  • Make retirement saving options voluntary, portable, & secure. (Jun 2016)
  • 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)
  • Rated 16% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
Tim Walberg on Social Security
Republican: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walberg on other issues.
  • Allow younger workers’ personal investment accounts. (Nov 2006)
  • Supports private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated 10% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Dave Camp on Social Security
Republican Representative (MI-4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dave Camp 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)
  • Rated 6% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
John Dingell on Social Security
Democratic Representative (MI-15): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Dingell 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)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated 98% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Candice Miller on Social Security
Republican Representative (MI-10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Candice Miller on other issues.
  • Universal Savings Accounts & Individual Retirement Accounts. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 17% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Gary Peters on Social Security
Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • Oppose raising retirement age & privatizing Social Security. (Oct 2020)
  • One of the most successful programs in our history. (Oct 2014)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 98% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
John Engler on Social Security
Former Republican Governor (1991-2002): Click here for John Engler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Spencer Abraham on Social Security
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Spencer Abraham 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)
Dick Chrysler on Social Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dick Chrysler on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Nick Smith on Social Security
Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith 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 30% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Nick Smith on Social Security
Republican (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith 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 30% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Jerry Zandstra on Social Security
Former Republican challenger (2006): Click here for Jerry Zandstra on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Barcia on Social Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for James Barcia 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)
Bart Baron on Social Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bart Baron on other issues.
  • Privatization entails too much risk. (Mar 2008)
David Bonior on Social Security
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for David Bonior 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)
  • Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
Keith Butler on Social Security
Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor: Click here for Keith Butler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Hansen Clarke on Social Security
Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hansen Clarke on other issues.
  • Exclude Medicare and Social Security from deficit reduction. (Aug 2011)
Vernon Ehlers on Social Security
Republican Representative (MI-3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Ehlers 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)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
Peter Hoekstra on Social Security
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra 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 13% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Jack Hoogendyk on Social Security
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jack Hoogendyk on other issues.
  • Supports privatizing social security, optionally. (Jun 2008)
Dale Kildee on Social Security
Democratic Representative (MI-5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Dale Kildee 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)
  • Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Exclude Medicare and Social Security from deficit reduction. (Aug 2011)
Carolyn Kilpatrick on Social Security
Democratic Representative (MI-13): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Kilpatrick 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)
  • Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Joe Knollenberg on Social Security
Republican Representative (MI-9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Knollenberg 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)
Carl Levin on Social Security
Democratic Sr Senator (MI): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Carl Levin on other issues.
  • Notch is unfair, but new law would create new unfairness. (Oct 2008)
  • Study experimental indicators before changing COLA CPI. (Oct 2008)
  • Private accounts would erode the system into a jackpot. (Oct 2008)
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • 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)
  • Rated 98% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Bret McAtee on Social Security
Constitution Party Senate Challenger: Click here for Bret McAtee on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Nikitin on Social Security
Constitution/Taxpayers Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Nikitin on other issues.
  • Abolish social security--it’s unconctitutional. (Aug 2008)
Lynn Nancy Rivers on Social Security
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Nancy Rivers 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)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Leonard Schwartz on Social Security
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Leonard Schwartz on other issues.
  • Social Security is a Ponzi scheme; privatize it. (Oct 2006)
Joe Schwarz on Social Security
Republican (District 7): Click here for Joe Schwarz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bart Stupak on Social Security
Democratic Representative (MI-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bart Stupak 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)
  • Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
Scotty Boman on Social Security
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Scotty Boman on other issues.
  • Privatize social security. (Aug 2008)
Randy Hekman on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for Randy Hekman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Hoekstra on Social Security
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra 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 13% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Peter Konetchy on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Support privatizing Social Security. (Aug 2011)
  • Replace Social Security with private retirement investment. (Apr 2011)
Lisa McClain on Social Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lisa McClain on other issues.
  • Look at all options to ensure for younger generation. (Oct 2020)
  • Give younger generation investment options. (Oct 2020)
Thad McCotter on Social Security
Republican Representative (MI-11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thad McCotter on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Peter Meijer on Social Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for Peter Meijer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Debbie Stabenow on Social Security
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • Led the fight to stop privatization. (Oct 2006)
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 90% 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". (Jun 2013)
  • Rated 98% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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