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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jeff Apodaca on Social Security
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| Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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Jay Block on Social Security
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Joe Cervantes on Social Security
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| Democratic candidate for New Mexico Governor:
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Rebecca Dow on Social Security
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| Republican challenger for Governor:
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Deb Haaland on Social Security
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DOI Secretary:
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- Increase Social Security by ending the cap on taxable income. (Oct 2018)
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Gary King on Social Security
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Social Security
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Democrat:
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- Dedicated her life to fighting for seniors. (Nov 2018)
- Oppose any effort to privatize Social Security and Medicare. (Nov 2012)
- Opposes personal retirement accounts. (Sep 2012)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Jun 2013)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Susana Martinez on Social Security
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Republican Governor:
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- Resolved a $12 billion shortfall in state pension funds. (Jan 2014)
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Steve Pearce on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- We must improve the rates of return on Trust Fund. (Oct 2008)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Supports private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 5% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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John Sanchez on Social Security
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| Republican Lt. Governor:
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Senate:
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Gavin Clarkson on Social Security
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Put the Trust Fund in a lockbox with no government key. (Nov 2020)
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David Clements on Social Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Keep promises for seniors; significant reforms if younger. (Feb 2014)
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Martin Heinrich on Social Security
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Signed Social Security Protectors Pledge. (Oct 2018)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Jul 2012)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Ben Ray Lujan on Social Security
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Maggie Toulouse Oliver on Social Security
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger (withdrew):
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Mick Rich on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for New Mexico U.S. Senator:
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Mark Ronchetti on Social Security
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| Republican Senate Nominee:
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John Sanchez on Social Security
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| Republican Challenger:
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Tom Udall on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3):
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- If you paid into system, you can rely on benefits. (Oct 2014)
- Privatization of Social Security is a very bad idea. (Oct 2008)
- 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)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Bob Walsh on Social Security
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Libertarian Senate Challenger:
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- Transition to a voluntary system as soon as possible. (Nov 2020)
- Privatize but Ponzi scheme will fail. (May 2020)
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Allen Weh on Social Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Prioritize cuts to fast-growing entitlements. (May 2014)
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Deb Haaland on Social Security
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Increase Social Security by ending the cap on taxable income. (Oct 2018)
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Ben Ray Lujan on Social Security
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Social Security
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Dedicated her life to fighting for seniors. (Nov 2018)
- Oppose any effort to privatize Social Security and Medicare. (Nov 2012)
- Opposes personal retirement accounts. (Sep 2012)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Jun 2013)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Steve Pearce on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- We must improve the rates of return on Trust Fund. (Oct 2008)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Supports private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 5% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Xochitl Torres Small on Social Security
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| Democrat (District 2):
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Gary Johnson on Social Security
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Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Some or all of Social Security should be privatized. (Oct 2018)
- Change eligibility rules for Medicare; and age for Soc.Sec. (Jul 2016)
- Raise retirement age to 75. (Jun 2016)
- Create personal investment accounts. (Mar 2016)
- Raise the retirement age to 70 or 72. (Aug 2012)
- A portion of Social Security ought to be privatized. (Aug 2012)
- Replace the payroll tax with FairTax. (Feb 2012)
- Raise the retirement age; plus means testing. (Aug 2011)
- Reform all entitlements, including Social Security. (Jul 2011)
- Open to personal accounts for Social Security. (Jul 2011)
- Change escalator from wage-based to inflation-based. (May 2011)
- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
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Bill Richardson on Social Security
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Democratic Governor (NM); Secretary of Commerce-Designee:
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- 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)
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Gary Johnson on Social Security
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Libertarian Challenger:
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- Some or all of Social Security should be privatized. (Oct 2018)
- Change eligibility rules for Medicare; and age for Soc.Sec. (Jul 2016)
- Raise retirement age to 75. (Jun 2016)
- Create personal investment accounts. (Mar 2016)
- Raise the retirement age to 70 or 72. (Aug 2012)
- A portion of Social Security ought to be privatized. (Aug 2012)
- Replace the payroll tax with FairTax. (Feb 2012)
- Raise the retirement age; plus means testing. (Aug 2011)
- Reform all entitlements, including Social Security. (Jul 2011)
- Open to personal accounts for Social Security. (Jul 2011)
- Change escalator from wage-based to inflation-based. (May 2011)
- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
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Joe Carraro on Social Security
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| Former Republican Challenger (2006):
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Joe Skeen on Social Security
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Former Republican (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 NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Gloria Tristani on Social Security
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2002 Democratic Challenger (NM):
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- Fight any attempts at privatization. (Sep 2002)
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Hector Balderas on Social Security
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Former Democratic Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Oppose efforts to privatize Social Security. (Jan 2012)
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Tom Benavides on Social Security
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| Republican challenger; previously state senator:
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Pete Domenici on Social Security
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Republican Sr Senator (NM):
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- 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)
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Martin Heinrich on Social Security
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Democrat (Senate run 2012) (District 1):
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- Signed Social Security Protectors Pledge. (Oct 2018)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Jul 2012)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Francesca Lobato on Social Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Middle class & poor subsidize Social Security for wealthy. (Feb 2006)
- Privatization is irresponsible; stock market too volatile. (Feb 2006)
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Allen McCulloch on Social Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Invest payroll tax in stocks & bonds; decide individually. (Aug 2006)
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Steve Pearce on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NM-2):
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- We must improve the rates of return on Trust Fund. (Oct 2008)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Supports private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 5% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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David Pfeffer on Social Security
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Harry Teague on Social Security
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 2):
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- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
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Tom Udall on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NM-3):
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- If you paid into system, you can rely on benefits. (Oct 2014)
- Privatization of Social Security is a very bad idea. (Oct 2008)
- 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)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Heather Wilson on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NM-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 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)
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Jeff Bingaman on Social Security
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Democratic Sr Senator (NM):
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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 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Require small businesses to allow automatic IRA deposits. (Mar 2008)
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Teresa Leger Fernandez on Social Security
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Protect Social Security and Medicare. (Feb 2021)
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Yvette Herrell on Social Security
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Republican (District 2):
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- Raise retirement age, means testing, slow growth of benefits. (Oct 2020)
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Valerie Plame on Social Security
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Melanie Stansbury on Social Security
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Heather Wilson on Social Security
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Republican Representative (NM-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 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)
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