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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Neil Abercrombie on Social Security
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
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- 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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Duke Aiona on Social Security
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John Carroll on Social Security
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Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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- Allow personal retirement accounts. (Nov 2012)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Social Security
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
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- Take money for Social Security from military & tax giveaways. (Nov 2019)
- No budget cuts to Medicare and Social Security. (Nov 2012)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Social Security
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Democratic candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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David Ige on Social Security
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Democratic Governor:
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- Double the governor's request for Kupuna Care. (Aug 2014)
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Marissa Kerns on Social Security
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Bob McDermott on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for governor:
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Andria Tupola on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii:
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Senate:
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John Carroll on Social Security
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Republican candidate for Senate (declined):
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- Allow personal retirement accounts. (Nov 2012)
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Ron Curtis on Social Security
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Make Social Security sustainable long into the future. (Aug 2018)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Social Security
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Mazie Hirono on Social Security
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
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- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Jul 2012)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Linda Lingle on Social Security
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- Decrease benefits to future retirees & raise retirement age. (Mar 2012)
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Eddie Pirkowski on Social Security
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Republican candidate for Hawaii U.S. Senator:
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- Keep system, with private Social Security savings accounts. (Jun 2012)
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Charles Djou on Social Security
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Republican Governor challenger (District 1):
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- Never renege on our promises & commitment to our seniors. (Dec 2013)
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Tulsi Gabbard on Social Security
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Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.:
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- Take money for Social Security from military & tax giveaways. (Nov 2019)
- No budget cuts to Medicare and Social Security. (Nov 2012)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Mark Takai on Social Security
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
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- Keep our promises; raise the payroll tax cap. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Linda Lingle on Social Security
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Republican Governor (HI):
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- Decrease benefits to future retirees & raise retirement age. (Mar 2012)
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Cam Cavasso on Social Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Let individuals control accounts privately. (Aug 2004)
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Bob McDermott on Social Security
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| Former Republican candidate for Hawaii Governor:
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Ed Case on Social Security
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Oppose Social Security privatization, lockbox the trust fund. (Aug 2006)
- Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 80% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Colleen Hanabusa on Social Security
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Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 1):
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- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Ben Cayetano on Social Security
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Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002):
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- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
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Ed Case on Social Security
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Democratic challenger (2006); U.S. Rep.:
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- Oppose Social Security privatization, lockbox the trust fund. (Aug 2006)
- Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
- Rated 80% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Neil Abercrombie on Social Security
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1):
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- 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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Mazie Hirono on Social Security
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Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2):
Click here for 4 full quotes
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- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Jul 2012)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Patsy Mink on Social Security
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Democrat (District 2):
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- 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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
- Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
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Cynthia Thielen on Social Security
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| Republican Challenger:
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Daniel Akaka on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator (HI):
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- Social Security privatization is a risky investment scheme. (Aug 2006)
- 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 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)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
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Daniel Inouye on Social Security
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Democratic Sr Senator (HI):
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- 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 89% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Kai Kahele on Social Security
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Brian Schatz on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator:
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- Fight the phony philosophy of privatization. (Oct 2007)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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