Democrat from Florida
Ron Klein is a former Democratic Congressman from South Florida, representing District 22 in South Florida from 2007-2011. He was defeated in a re-election campaign on Nov. 2, 2011.
Recent statements involving Ron Klein
Ron Klein "sponsored an amendment that specifically allows price gouging."
Ron Klein "repeatedly voted in favor of amnesty for illegal immigrants."
Allen West called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme" and said "this country's got to get on sound footing by destroying it."
"The IRS filed an $11,000 lien against (Allen) West for back taxes. Three liens were placed on his home for unpaid bills, and a judge ordered West to pay over $5,000 for past due credit card bills."
"West has raised $2 million from those that would leave our beaches in ruins, end Social Security and Medicare, and give corporations free reign."
Recent stories featuring Ron Klein
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