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Bill Richardson on Social Security
Democratic Governor (NM): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill Richardson on other issues.
  • Don't raise the cap; it's a 15% tax on middle class. (Sep 2007)
  • Stop talking about privatization; stop raiding trust fund. (Jul 2007)
  • Focus budget reform like Soc. Sec., avoiding future burden. (Nov 2005)

Senate:

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Jeff Bingaman on Social Security
Democratic Jr Senator (NM): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Bingaman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted NO on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
  • Voted NO on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
  • Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Require small businesses to allow automatic IRA deposits. (Mar 2008)
Pete Domenici on Social Security
Republican Sr Senator (NM): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Pete Domenici on other issues.
  • 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 NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Steve Pearce on Social Security
Republican Representative (NM-2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Pearce on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tom Udall on Social Security
Democratic Representative (NM-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Udall on other issues.
  • 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)
Heather Wilson on Social Security
Republican Representative (NM-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Heather Wilson on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)

House:

Steve Pearce on Social Security
Republican Representative (NM-2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Pearce on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tom Udall on Social Security
Democratic Representative (NM-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Udall on other issues.
  • 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)
Heather Wilson on Social Security
Republican Representative (NM-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Heather Wilson on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Joe Skeen on Social Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Skeen on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Gary Johnson on Social Security
Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gary Johnson on other issues.
  • Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
Joe Carraro on Social Security
Former Republican Challenger: Click here for Joe Carraro on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gloria Tristani on Social Security
2002 Democratic Challenger (NM): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gloria Tristani on other issues.
  • Fight any attempts at privatization. (Sep 2002)
Tom Benavides on Social Security
Republican challenger; previously state senator: Click here for Tom Benavides on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Francesca Lobato on Social Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Francesca Lobato on other issues.
  • Middle class & poor subsidize Social Security for wealthy. (Feb 2006)
  • Privatization is irresponsible; stock market too volatile. (Feb 2006)
Allen McCulloch on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Allen McCulloch on other issues.
  • Invest payroll tax in stocks & bonds; decide individually. (Aug 2006)
David Pfeffer on Social Security
Republican Challenger: Click here for David Pfeffer on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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