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Dan Feltes on Social Security  
 
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    | Democratic candidate for governor: 
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Maggie Hassan on Social Security  
 
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    | Democratic Governor: 
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Jilletta Jarvis on Social Security  
 
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    Libertarian candidate for governor of New Hampshire: 
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    - Option for private Social Security. (Jul 2018)
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Molly Kelly on Social Security  
 
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Steve Marchand on Social Security  
 
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Chris Sununu on Social Security  
 
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    Republican challenger for Governor: 
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    - Flexible retirement savings, and  ensure Soc. Sec. solvency. (Oct 2016)
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Colin Van Ostern on Social Security  
 
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    Democratic candidate for Governor: 
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    - Focus on good jobs so people can save for retirement. (Oct 2016)
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Andru Volinsky on Social Security  
 
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    Democratic candidate for governor: 
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    - Joined with Labor to protect public pensions. (Jan 2020)
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Scott Brown on Social Security  
 
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    | Republican Jr Senator: 
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Maggie Hassan on Social Security  
 
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    | Democratic Challenger: 
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Andy Martin on Social Security  
 
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    Republican Senate Challenger: 
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    - Allow individual investment of payroll tax. (Nov 2000)
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Corky Messner on Social Security  
 
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    | Republican Challenger: 
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Bill O`Brien on Social Security  
 
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    | Republican Senate Challenger: 
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Jim Rubens on Social Security  
 
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    | Republican Senate Challenger: 
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Jeanne Shaheen on Social Security  
 
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    Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor: 
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    - Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Rated 96% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Social Security  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
    
 - Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
    
 - Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Karen Testerman on Social Security  
 
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    Republican Challenger: 
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    - Employee-controlled individual savings accounts. (Jan 2014)
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Frank Guinta on Social Security  
 
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    Republican Representative (NH-1): 
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    - Supports privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2010)
    
 - Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Annie Kuster on Social Security  
 
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    Democrat (District 2): 
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    - Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
    
 - by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Jul 2012)
    
 - Opposes personal retirement accounts. (Sep 2012)
    
 - Rated 70% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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Chris Pappas on Social Security  
 
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    Democrat (District  1): 
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    - No cuts to Social Security & Medicare to sustain tax cuts. (Jan 2020)
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Carol Shea-Porter on Social Security  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
    
 - Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
    
 - Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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 Former candidates & officeholders: 
 
 
 
  
Mark Connolly on Social Security  
 
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    | Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: 
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Derek Dextraze on Social Security  
 
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    Independent 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: 
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    - Oppose privatizing Social Security. (Mar 2016)
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Jon Lavoie on Social Security  
 
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    Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: 
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    - Money will dry up if nothing is done for Social Security. (Oct 2015)
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John Lynch on Social Security  
 
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    | Democratic NH Governor: 
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Jeanne Shaheen on Social Security  
 
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    Democrat Sr Senator; previously Governor: 
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    - Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
    
 - Rated 96% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Craig Benson on Social Security  
 
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    | Former Republican Governor (2003-2004): 
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Mark Fernald on Social Security  
 
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    | Former Democratic Governor (until 1996): 
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Burt Cohen on Social Security  
 
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    2004 former Democratic challenger; state Senator: 
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    - Protect life-time benefits owed US veterans. (Feb 2003)
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Doris Haddock on Social Security  
 
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    2004 former Democratic challenger: 
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    - No privatization; stop raiding the trust fund. (Sep 2004)
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Bill Zeliff on Social Security  
 
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    Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): 
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    - Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Tom Alciere on Social Security  
 
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    2010 GOP challenger (lost primary); formerly State Rep: 
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    - Privatize Social Security. (Mar 2010)
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Charlie Bass on Social Security  
 
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    Republican Representative (NH-2): 
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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)
    
 - 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)
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Jim Bender on Social Security  
 
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    | 2010 Republican Senate Challenger: 
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Ken Blevens on Social Security  
 
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    | Libertarian challenger: 
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Jeb Bradley on Social Security  
 
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    Republican (District 1): 
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    - Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Judd Gregg on Social Security  
 
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    Republican Sr Senator (NH): 
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    - 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 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Paul Hodes on Social Security  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Grid header. (Sep 2010)
    
 - Protect Social Security. (Nov 2004)
    
 - Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
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Paul Hodes on Social Security  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Grid header. (Sep 2010)
    
 - Protect Social Security. (Nov 2004)
    
 - Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
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John Sununu on Social Security  
 
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    Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1): 
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    - Proposed bill to invest 50% of FICA in personal accounts. (Dec 2007)
    
 - 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 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Kelly Ayotte on Social Security  
 
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    Republican Jr Senator: 
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    - Open to raising the retirement age for younger workers. (Sep 2010)
    
 - Rated 3% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Don Bolduc on Social Security  
 
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    | Republican Senate Challenger: 
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John Sununu on Social Security  
 
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    Republican Senator; previously Representative (NH-1): 
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    - Proposed bill to invest 50% of FICA in personal accounts. (Dec 2007)
    
 - 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 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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