Says Ron Johnson "supported a plan to cut benefits and raise the retirement age" for Social Security.
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The state Democratic Party claims Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson supports a plan to cut Social Security benefits and raise the retirement age. (Associated Press photo)
State Democrats say Ron Johnson supported plan to cut benefits, raise Social Security retirement age
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Wisconsin Democratic Party, radio ad, May 4, 2016
Interview, Wisconsin Democratic Party spokesman Harry Hartfield, June 29, 2006
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lost in Ryan’s Roadmap? Get some direction," Sept. 9, 2010
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Ryan’s on the map, and taking heat," Sept. 1, 2010
Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Where would Wisconsin Senate candidate Ron Johnson cut spending?" Sept. 13, 2010
Soundcloud, Podcast of Charlie Sykes interview (9:00) of Ron Johnson, Nov. 9, 2015
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