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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Lee Carter on Social Security
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Amanda Chase on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for governor of Virginia:
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Kirk Cox on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for Governor:
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Ken Cuccinelli on Social Security
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Republican Challenger :
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- Medicare & Social Security are Constitutional tax authority. (Feb 2013)
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Justin Fairfax on Social Security
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Jennifer Carroll Foy on Social Security
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Mark Herring on Social Security
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Tim Kaine on Social Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- Lift cap above $128,000 to make Trust Fund solvent. (Oct 2018)
- Never, ever risk Social Security with privatization. (Oct 2016)
- Fight against any privatization proposals. (Oct 2012)
- Lift the payroll tax cap. (Jun 2012)
- No dangerous privatization schemes for Social Security. (Apr 2012)
- Adamantly opposes privatization of Social Security. (Apr 2012)
- Make Social Security work for today's seniors and future. (Feb 2012)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Terry McAuliffe on Social Security
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Democratic nominee for Governor; previously DNC Chair:
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- Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
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Jennifer McClellan on Social Security
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| Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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Bob McDonnell on Social Security
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Republican Governor:
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- 5% additional retirement contribution from state employees. (Jan 2011)
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Ralph Northam on Social Security
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| Democratic Governor:
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Tom Perriello on Social Security
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Our promise lets seniors retire with security and dignity. (Aug 2010)
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Robert Sarvis on Social Security
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Frank Wagner on Social Security
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Senate:
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Amanda Chase on Social Security
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Daniel Gade on Social Security
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Entitlement reform including Social Security & VA disability. (Nov 2020)
- 2015: Disability pay for vets "harmful". (Jan 2015)
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Ed Gillespie on Social Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Tim Kaine on Social Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger; previously Governor:
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- Lift cap above $128,000 to make Trust Fund solvent. (Oct 2018)
- Never, ever risk Social Security with privatization. (Oct 2016)
- Fight against any privatization proposals. (Oct 2012)
- Lift the payroll tax cap. (Jun 2012)
- No dangerous privatization schemes for Social Security. (Apr 2012)
- Adamantly opposes privatization of Social Security. (Apr 2012)
- Make Social Security work for today's seniors and future. (Feb 2012)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Robert Sarvis on Social Security
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| Libertarian Challenger for Senate:
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Corey Stewart on Social Security
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Republican candidate for Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Lifting cap would increase taxes on the little guy. (Oct 2018)
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Scott Taylor on Social Security
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Mark Warner on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Opposes privatizing social security. (Oct 2014)
- Bi-partisan commission on entitlements, with binding outcome. (Oct 2008)
- Rated 79% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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Don Beyer on Social Security
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Democratic House Member (District 8):
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- I oppose any effort to privatize Social Security. (Oct 2014)
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Dave Brat on Social Security
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Republican House Member (District 7):
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- Major cuts to Social Security and Medicare. (Oct 2018)
- Supports personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Eric Cantor on Social Security
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Republican Representative (VA-7):
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- 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 2% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Ben Cline on Social Security
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Republican (District 6):
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- Raise retirement age for future Social Security reform. (Sep 2018)
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Barbara Comstock on Social Security
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| Republican House Member (District 10):
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Gerry Connolly on Social Security
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Rated 98% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Randy Forbes on Social Security
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Republican Representative (VA-4):
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- Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 11% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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Tom Garrett on Social Security
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Republican (District 5):
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- Keep past promises but change promise for the future. (Nov 2016)
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Bob Goodlatte on Social Security
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Republican Representative (VA-6):
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- Universal Savings Accounts & Individual Retirement Accounts. (Jun 2016)
- 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 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 8% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Morgan Griffith on Social Security
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Republican (District 9):
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- Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 10% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Robert Hurt on Social Security
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Republican (District 5):
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- Keep our promise; no privatization. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Elaine Luria on Social Security
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Strengthen Medicare and Social Security. (May 2020)
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Donald McEachin on Social Security
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Ensure that the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share. (Nov 2016)
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Scott Rigell on Social Security
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Republican (District 2):
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- No cutting benefits; no privatizing. (Nov 2010)
- Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Denver Riggleman on Social Security
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Bobby Scott on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (VA-3):
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- 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 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 99% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Abigail Spanberger on Social Security
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Pledges to protect Social Security from privatization. (Oct 2018)
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Jennifer Wexton on Social Security
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| Democrat (District 10):
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Rob Wittman on Social Security
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Republican (District 1):
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- Rated 13% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2014)
- Rated 15% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Madeleine Albright on Social Security
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| Secretary of State 1997-2000:
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Creigh Deeds on Social Security
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| Democrat Challenger (2009):
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Ed Gillespie on Social Security
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Jim Gilmore on Social Security
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- Cap entitlements & create a culture of independence. (May 2007)
- Praises Bush leadership on Social Security reform. (Jul 2000)
- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
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Mark Warner on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Opposes privatizing social security. (Oct 2014)
- Bi-partisan commission on entitlements, with binding outcome. (Oct 2008)
- Rated 79% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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Rob Wittman on Social Security
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Republican 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Rated 13% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2014)
- Rated 15% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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James Moran on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (VA-8):
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- 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)
- Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 94% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Frank Wolf on Social Security
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Republican Representative (VA-10):
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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)
- Rated 20% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Mark Earley on Social Security
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| Republican 2000 Candidate:
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John Hager on Social Security
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Virgil Goode on Social Security
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Republican (Unseated 2008) (District 5):
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- Don't privatize Social Security. (May 2012)
- Preserve and protect Social Security. (Apr 2012)
- 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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Invest surplus Trust Fund in market certificates. (Jan 2003)
- Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Charles Robb on Social Security
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
- Voted NO 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)
- Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
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Edward Schrock on Social Security
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 2):
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- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Rated 11% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Herb Bateman on Social Security
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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)
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Tom Bliley on Social Security
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Republican (District 7):
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- 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)
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Rick Boucher on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (VA-9):
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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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
- Rated 80% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Jo Ann Davis on Social Security
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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)
- Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
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Tom Davis on Social Security
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Republican Representative (VA-11):
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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 11% 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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Tim Donner on Social Security
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Offer younger Americans self-directed retirement funds. (Sep 2011)
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Thelma Drake on Social Security
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| Republican Representative (VA-2):
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Jim Gilmore on Social Security
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Senate challenger 2008; previously Republican Governor (VA):
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- Cap entitlements & create a culture of independence. (May 2007)
- Praises Bush leadership on Social Security reform. (Jul 2000)
- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
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Bob Marshall on Social Security
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Harris Miller on Social Security
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Glenn Nye on Social Security
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Tom Perriello on Social Security
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 5):
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- Our promise lets seniors retire with security and dignity. (Aug 2010)
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Owen Pickett on Social Security
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
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Jamie Radtke on Social Security
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Former Republican Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Raise retirement age; private retirement security options. (Apr 2012)
- Opt-out to private accounts for younger workers. (Jul 2011)
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Norman Sisisky on Social Security
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
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John Warner on Social Security
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Republican Sr Senator (VA):
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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 YES on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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James Webb on Social Security
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Democratic Sr Senator (Retired):
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- Entitlement programs are safety net, not socialism. (Sep 2015)
- Opposes using Social Security taxes for private accounts. (Sep 2006)
- Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
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George Allen on Social Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Raise retirement age, plus options for younger people. (Oct 2012)
- Raise retirement age & end benefits to wealthy. (Jun 2012)
- Raise retirement age; more retirement security options. (Apr 2012)
- Only supports reforms that do not adversely affect benefits. (Sep 2006)
- Supports privatizing Social Security. (Sep 2000)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Nick Freitas on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for Virginia U. S. Senator:
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Bob Good on Social Security
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| Republican (District 5):
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Scott Taylor on Social Security
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