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National Republican Senatorial Committee stated on February 21, 2023 in YouTube ad:

“Tammy Baldwin wants to take away” Medicare and Social Security.

By Laura Schulte• March 7, 2023

Bernie Sanders stated on January 07, 2020 in newsletter from the Bernie Sanders campaign:

"In 2018, Biden lauded Paul Ryan for proposing cuts to Social Security and Medicare."

By Amy Sherman• January 9, 2020

Nick LaLota stated on March 04, 2025 in a video message to constituents:

“On Feb. 25, I voted yes on a budget resolution that protects Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid while cutting some spending elsewhere."

By Julie Appleby• March 25, 2025

WinSenate stated on October 24, 2024 in a Facebook ad:

“Kari Lake is threatening Social Security and Medicare.”

By Mia Osmonbekov• November 4, 2024

Instagram posts stated on December 16, 2024 in an Instagram post:

New Jersey drones are searching for missing radioactive material.

By Jeff Cercone• December 18, 2024

Herman Cain stated on June 13, 2011 in a Republican presidential debate:

Says an alternative to Social Security that operates in Galveston County, Texas, has meant that participants will "retire with a whole lot more money" than under Social Security.

By Louis Jacobson• June 17, 2011

Barack Obama stated on September 20, 2008 in :

"But if my opponent had his way, the millions of Floridians who rely on it would've had their Social Security tied up in the stock market this week."

By Robert Farley• September 22, 2008

Barack Obama stated on August 20, 2012 in a radio ad:

Says Paul Ryan "tried to change the whole game" for Social Security

By Joshua Gillin• August 28, 2012

Tom Price stated on July 24, 2011 in an interview on CNN's "State of the Union with Candy Crowley":

"The U.S. won't default, because default means that you don't pay your creditors. And it takes about 10 percent of the money that's coming in right now" to pay interest to bondholders.

By Louis Jacobson, Willoughby Mariano• July 26, 2011

James Langevin stated on September 21, 2011 in a speech:

"Foster children are disproportionately victims of identity theft."

By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• October 20, 2011

Joe Sestak stated on October 11, 2010 in a campaign commercial:

Pat Toomey "still supports privatizing Social Security."

By Louis Jacobson• October 20, 2010

Herman Cain stated on September 12, 2011 in a Republican presidential debate:

"Today, when people retire in Galveston County, Texas, they retire making at least 50 percent more than they would ever get out of Social Security."

By Louis Jacobson• September 13, 2011

Gary Kelly stated on May 03, 2020 in an interview on CBS:

Regarding the risks of coronavirus transmission on an airplane, “It’s as safe as an environment as you’re going to find.”

By Victoria Knight• May 11, 2020

Mariannette Miller-Meeks stated on July 17, 2022 in a newsletter:

The Democrats’ Women’s Health Protection Act of 2022 “would permit abortion up until delivery.”

By Nina Baker, Lyle Muller• August 1, 2022

United Auto Workers stated on October 23, 2024 in a Meta ad:

Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Mike Rogers “wants to cut Medicare and Social Security.”

By Caleb McCullough• October 24, 2024

Ann McLane Kuster stated on June 07, 2012 in a rally outside the N.H. Statehouse.:

Says Rep. Charles Bass "supports privatizing Social Security, risking trillions more on Wall Street."

By Jake Berry• June 29, 2012

Dave Aronberg stated on August 26, 2019 in an interview on MSNBC:

Florida’s red flag gun law has been used "about five times a day."

By Amy Sherman• September 3, 2019

Rick Perry stated on November 04, 2010 in an interview.:

"In 1981, Matagorda, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties all opted out of the Social Security program for their employees. Today, their program is very, very well-funded and there is no question about whether it’s going to be funded in" years to come.

By W. Gardner Selby• December 29, 2010

New Republican PAC stated on June 11, 2018 in a political ad:

Says Bill Nelson voted for "cuts to Medicare providers" and voted to weaken "Social Security protections" as a U.S. senator.

By Allison Graves• June 15, 2018

David Ralston stated on July 10, 2012 in an article:

Federal regulations required the changes to Georgia's driver’s license renewal process.

By Eric Stirgus• July 17, 2012

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