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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.

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Ron Klein
stated on September 13, 2010 in a campaign ad:

Allen West called Social Security a "Ponzi scheme" and said "this country's got to get on sound footing by destroying it."

By Amy Sherman • September 15, 2010
Ron Klein
stated on August 24, 2010 in a campaign TV advertisement.:

"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."

By Laura Figueroa • August 30, 2010
Ron Klein
stated on June 28, 2010 in a fundraising e-mail:

"West has raised $2 million from those that would leave our beaches in ruins, end Social Security and Medicare, and give corporations free reign."

By Amy Sherman • July 1, 2010

We Love USA PAC
stated on September 24, 2010 in a website:

Ron Klein "sponsored an amendment that specifically allows price gouging."

By Amy Sherman • October 5, 2010
Allen West
stated on September 16, 2010 in a campaign website:

Ron Klein "repeatedly voted in favor of amnesty for illegal immigrants."

By Amy Sherman • September 17, 2010
Allen West
stated on March 21, 2010 in press release:

"Klein did not hold a single town hall meeting (on health care) where the general public was invited to ask questions or present their views."

By Amy Sherman • April 30, 2010

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