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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Michael Folk on Social Security
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Eliminate state tax on Social Security. (Dec 2019)
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Jim Justice on Social Security
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Democratic governor:
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- Signs law phasing out tax on Social Security for most. (Mar 2019)
- Eliminate state tax on Social Security benefits. (Jan 2019)
- Totally exempt on your Social Security from State income tax. (Jan 2019)
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Ben Salango on Social Security
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Stephen Noble Smith on Social Security
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| Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger:
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Ron Stollings on Social Security
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Stop Looting American Pensions. (Mar 2020)
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Woody Thrasher on Social Security
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xEdwin Ray Vanover on Social Security
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Senate:
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Don Blankenship on Social Security
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WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee:
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- No use of S.S. Number except Social Security business. (May 2020)
- Allow people to withdraw funds and privately invest them. (May 2020)
- Privatize Social Security, but pay current benefits. (May 2020)
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John Buckley on Social Security
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Allow investing retirement dollars in private accounts. (Sep 2014)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Social Security
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Raise payroll cap above $200,000. (Oct 2014)
- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 18% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
- Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
- Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
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Carte Goodwin on Social Security
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| Democratic Appointee:
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Evan Jenkins on Social Security
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Oppose privatizing Social Security or Medicare. (Nov 2014)
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Zane Lawhorn on Social Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Make program stable, even at high cost to young workers. (Feb 2006)
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Joe Manchin III on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Expand Social Security without privatization. (Oct 2018)
- $14M for senior services, most money ever. (Nov 2008)
- Repeal the Unemployment Insurance offset for working seniors. (Jan 2005)
- Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
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Pat McGeehan on Social Security
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| Republican Senate Challenger:
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Patrick Morrisey on Social Security
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Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator:
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- Reforms to keep Social Security & Medicare solvent. (Oct 2018)
- Keep solemn promise made to our seniors. (Feb 2018)
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Richard Ojeda on Social Security
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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John Raese on Social Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- Self-investing in private accounts ok. (Aug 2006)
- Supports private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
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Paula Jean Swearengin on Social Security
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Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator:
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- Fix solvency by lifting cap on incomes over $137,000. (Apr 2020)
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Natalie Tennant on Social Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Oppose privatization; support cost-of-living adjustments. (Feb 2014)
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House:
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Evan Jenkins on Social Security
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Oppose privatizing Social Security or Medicare. (Nov 2014)
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David McKinley on Social Security
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Republican (District 1):
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- Rated 17% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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Carol Miller on Social Security
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Republican (District 3):
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- We need to protect Social Security and Medicare for all. (Sep 2018)
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Alex Mooney on Social Security
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Nick Rahall on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (WV-3):
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- 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 NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (May 2013)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Bill Cole on Social Security
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Jeff Kessler on Social Security
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Joe Manchin III on Social Security
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor:
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- Expand Social Security without privatization. (Oct 2018)
- $14M for senior services, most money ever. (Nov 2008)
- Repeal the Unemployment Insurance offset for working seniors. (Jan 2005)
- Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
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Earl Ray Tomblin on Social Security
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Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016):
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- Privatize W.V.'s workers' compensation system. (Jan 2012)
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Shelley Moore Capito on Social Security
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Republican Representative (WV-2):
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- Raise payroll cap above $200,000. (Oct 2014)
- Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
- Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 18% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
- Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
- Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
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Cecil Underwood on Social Security
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| Republican Candidate 2000:
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Bob Wise on Social Security
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Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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- Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
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Hiram Lewis on Social Security
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Rick Snuffer on Social Security
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Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary):
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- Protect Social Security. (Jan 2006)
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Jay Wolfe on Social Security
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2002 Republican Challenger (WV):
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- Supports Notch reform and COLA reform. (Oct 2008)
- FairTax would reform & totally fund Social Security. (Oct 2008)
- Allow investing payroll tax in private accounts. (Aug 2008)
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Robert Byrd on Social Security
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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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 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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John Rockefeller on Social Security
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Democratic Sr Senator (WV):
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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 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (May 2013)
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Bob Wise on Social Security
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted YES on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
- Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
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Alan Mollohan on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (WV-1):
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- 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 NO on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
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