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Charlie Crist on Social Security
Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Reducing COLA is unfair to seniors living on fixed income. (Apr 2010)
  • Focus on waste & fraud, not retirement age & COLA. (Mar 2010)
  • Don't raise retirement age; don't adjust COLA. (Mar 2010)
  • Invest budget surplus into Trust Fund. (Nov 1998)
  • Don't raise eligibility age; don't tax benefits. (Oct 1998)
Ron DeSantis on Social Security
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Nikki Fried on Social Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Nikki Fried on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Gillum on Social Security
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Gillum on other issues.
  • Fight any attempt to privatize Social Security. (Jun 2018)
Gwen Graham on Social Security
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • I refuse to support any budget with plans like privatization. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Philip Levine on Social Security
Democratic candidate for governor of Florida: Click here for Philip Levine on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wayne Messam on Social Security
FL Mayor; Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn): Click here for Wayne Messam on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Nelson on Social Security
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Opposes efforts to partially privatize. (Oct 2000)
  • Opposes privatizing Social Security. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 94% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Adam Putnam on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rick Scott on Social Security
Republican Governor: Click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alexander Snitker on Social Security
Libertarian Lt. Governor Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
  • Optional individual ownership of retirement funds. (Jul 2010)

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Charlie Crist on Social Security
Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Reducing COLA is unfair to seniors living on fixed income. (Apr 2010)
  • Focus on waste & fraud, not retirement age & COLA. (Mar 2010)
  • Don't raise retirement age; don't adjust COLA. (Mar 2010)
  • Invest budget surplus into Trust Fund. (Nov 1998)
  • Don't raise eligibility age; don't tax benefits. (Oct 1998)
Ron DeSantis on Social Security
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Edward Janowski on Social Security
Independent candidate for Florida U. S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Edward Janowski on other issues.
  • Privatizing is idiotic; it puts profits before people. (Mar 2018)
David Jolly on Social Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • FactCheck: Discuss private accounts & other options too. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated 33% by the ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Dec 2014)
Pam Keith on Social Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for Pam Keith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carlos Lopez-Cantera on Social Security
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carlos Lopez-Cantera on other issues.
  • Preserve and protect Social Security and Medicare. (Oct 2015)
Patrick Murphy on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Keep promise & maintain program's long-term solvency. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated 70% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Bill Nelson on Social Security
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Opposes efforts to partially privatize. (Oct 2000)
  • Opposes privatizing Social Security. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 94% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Marco Rubio on Social Security
Republican Florida Senator: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Marco Rubio on other issues.
  • Child tax credit refundable against payroll tax. (Nov 2015)
  • No benefits changes for my mom and others of her generation. (Oct 2015)
  • Benefits have to be less generous to save Social Security. (Jun 2012)
  • Raise retirement age for those now under 55. (Apr 2010)
  • Tough choices include raising retirement age & reducing COLA. (Mar 2010)
  • Hard choices for people under 40, to avoid runaway growth. (Mar 2010)
  • Keep raising the retirement age on the table. (Mar 2010)
  • Keep cost-of-living adjustment on the table. (Mar 2010)
  • Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Rick Scott on Social Security
Republican Challenger for FL Senator: Click here for Rick Scott on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Gus Bilirakis on Social Security
Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gus Bilirakis on other issues.
  • Rated 16% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Dan Bongino on Social Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for Dan Bongino on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Corrine Brown on Social Security
Democratic Representative (FL-3): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Corrine Brown 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)
  • Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
  • Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
  • Rated 100% 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". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Vern Buchanan on Social Security
Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vern Buchanan on other issues.
  • Rated 28% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Kathy Castor on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Castor on other issues.
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Curt Clawson on Social Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for Curt Clawson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ander Crenshaw on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ander Crenshaw on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 7% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Charlie Crist on Social Security
Republican: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Reducing COLA is unfair to seniors living on fixed income. (Apr 2010)
  • Focus on waste & fraud, not retirement age & COLA. (Mar 2010)
  • Don't raise retirement age; don't adjust COLA. (Mar 2010)
  • Invest budget surplus into Trust Fund. (Nov 1998)
  • Don't raise eligibility age; don't tax benefits. (Oct 1998)
Carlos Curbelo on Social Security
Republican House Member (District 26): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carlos Curbelo on other issues.
  • Trust Fund runs out in 2021; Medicare runs out in 2026. (Nov 2014)
Val Demings on Social Security
Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Protect Medicare and Social Security for our seniors. (Nov 2016)
Ted Deutch on Social Security
Democrat (District 21): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ted Deutch on other issues.
  • No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Mario Diaz-Balart on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-25): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mario Diaz-Balart on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 13% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Neal Dunn on Social Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for Neal Dunn on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lois Frankel on Social Security
Democrat (District 22): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Lois Frankel on other issues.
  • Focus on waste, fraud and abuse to protect Social Security. (Nov 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)
Matt Gaetz on Social Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Gaetz on other issues.
  • Keep our promises but pass reforms for long-term solvency. (Nov 2016)
Joe Garcia on Social Security
Democrat (District 26): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Garcia on other issues.
  • Opposes any effort to privatize Social Security. (Nov 2012)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated 80% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Gwen Graham on Social Security
Democratic House Member (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Gwen Graham on other issues.
  • I refuse to support any budget with plans like privatization. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts, rated by Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes personal retirement accounts, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Alan Grayson on Social Security
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Alcee Hastings on Social Security
Democratic Representative (FL-23): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Alcee Hastings 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)
  • Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
  • Rated 100% 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". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
David Jolly on Social Security
Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Jolly on other issues.
  • FactCheck: Discuss private accounts & other options too. (Jul 2015)
  • Rated 33% by the ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Dec 2014)
Al Lawson on Social Security
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Al Lawson on other issues.
  • Strengthen & secure Social Security. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes diverting some FICA into personal accounts. (Nov 2016)
Brian Mast on Social Security
Republican (District 18): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Mast on other issues.
  • Update system to protect future generations. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports diverting some FICA into personal accounts. (Nov 2016)
Kendrick Meek on Social Security
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
John Mica on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Mica 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)
  • Invest surplus Trust Fund in market certificates. (Jan 2003)
  • Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 5% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Jeff Miller on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Miller on other issues.
  • Universal Savings Accounts & Individual Retirement Accounts. (Jun 2016)
  • Rated 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on Social Security
Democrat (District 26): Click here for Debbie Mucarsel-Powell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Stephanie Murphy on Social Security
Democrat (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Murphy on other issues.
  • Privatization gambles seniors' benefits on Wall Street. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes diverting some FICA into personal accounts. (Nov 2016)
Rich Nugent on Social Security
Republican (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rich Nugent on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Bill Posey on Social Security
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Posey on other issues.
  • Rated 8% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Francis Rooney on Social Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for Francis Rooney on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tom Rooney on Social Security
Republican (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Rooney on other issues.
  • Rated 8% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-18): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen 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 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 15% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Dennis Ross on Social Security
Republican (District 15): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Ross on other issues.
  • Workers under 55 invest in historically-safe funds. (Nov 2010)
  • Supports privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
John Rutherford on Social Security
Republican (District 4): Click here for John Rutherford on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Donna Shalala on Social Security
Democrat (District 27): Click here for Donna Shalala on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Darren Soto on Social Security
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Darren Soto on other issues.
  • Strengthen and expand Social Security; don't cut it. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes diverting some FICA into personal accounts. (Nov 2016)
Steve Southerland on Social Security
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steve Southerland on other issues.
  • Protect benefits; don't raise retirement age. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Ross Spano on Social Security
Republican (District 15): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ross Spano on other issues.
  • Don't change benefits for those at, near retirement. (Feb 2019)
  • Keep Promise to our seniors; don't change benefits. (Oct 2018)
  • Self-directed, defined contribution retirement plan. (Sep 2018)
Greg Steube on Social Security
Republican (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Greg Steube on other issues.
  • Privatize Social Security for future generations. (Sep 2018)
Michael Waltz on Social Security
Republican (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Waltz on other issues.
  • Raise retirement age; adjust benefit formula. (Sep 2018)
  • Go after entitlements, but others besides Social Security. (Aug 2018)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Social Security
Democratic Representative (FL-20): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Debbie Wasserman Schultz on other issues.
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Dan Webster on Social Security
Republican (District 10): Click here for Dan Webster on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frederica Wilson on Social Security
Democrat (District 24): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Frederica Wilson on other issues.
  • Exclude Medicare and Social Security from deficit reduction. (Aug 2011)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Ted Yoho on Social Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ted Yoho on other issues.
  • Option of 100% privatization. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports personal retirement accounts. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Mike Haridopolos on Social Security
Republican 2012 Senate primary challenger: Click here for Mike Haridopolos on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Augustus Invictus on Social Security
Republican Candidate for U.S. Senator (withdrew Dec. 2017): Click here for Augustus Invictus on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ron DeSantis on Social Security
Republican (retiring 2016) (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ron DeSantis on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Patrick Murphy on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Murphy on other issues.
  • Keep promise & maintain program's long-term solvency. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated 70% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
Trey Radel on Social Security
Republican (resigned 2014) (District 19): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Trey Radel on other issues.
  • Guarantee the commitments made to seniors. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
Bill Young on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-10): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bill Young 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 14% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Rated 13% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Jeb Bush on Social Security
Former FL Governor; Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
  • Means-testing: wealthiest shouldn't receive same benefits. (Oct 2015)
  • Allow diverting over 10% to private savings accounts. (Oct 2015)
  • Next president should try again for privatization. (Jun 2015)
  • Push back the retirement age to 68 or 70. (May 2015)
  • Wrong to scare seniors about not protecting Social Security. (Oct 2010)
  • Privatization became administration's fundamental philosophy. (Dec 2009)
  • Social service benefits via private & faith-based companies. (Dec 2009)
  • 1994 opponent falsely accused Jeb of cutting Social Security. (Oct 2006)
  • Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
Bill McBride on Social Security
Former Democrat Challenger (2002): Click here for Bill McBride on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Janet Reno on Social Security
Former Democratic Challenger (2006), and Cabinet Sec'y: Click here for Janet Reno on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Michael Bilirakis on Social Security
Republican (Retired 2006) (District 9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bilirakis 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)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Charles Canady on Social Security
Former GOP (District 12): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Charles Canady on other issues.
  • 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)
Betty Castor on Social Security
2004 former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Betty Castor on other issues.
  • Oppose privatizing Social Security and retirement age change. (Oct 2004)
  • Oppose investing Social Security in the stock market. (Oct 2004)
  • Privatizing Social Security will reduce benefits. (Oct 2004)
  • Protect Social Security from risky investments. (Sep 2004)
Peter Deutsch on Social Security
Former Democratic Senate challenger (2004); US Rep.: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch 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 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)
Peter Deutsch on Social Security
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch 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 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)
Tillie Fowler on Social Security
Former GOP (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tillie Fowler on other issues.
  • 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)
Porter Goss on Social Security
Republican (Until 2004) (District 14): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Porter Goss 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 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
Bob Graham on Social Security
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Graham on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Katherine Harris on Social Security
Republican challenger (2006); Former US Representative: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • Preserve social security trust fund. (Oct 2002)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Katherine Harris on Social Security
Republican (until 2007) (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris on other issues.
  • Preserve social security trust fund. (Oct 2002)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Connie Mack on Social Security
Former Republican Senator (until 2000): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack on other issues.
  • 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 YES on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
Bill McCollum on Social Security
Former Republican challenger (2004); former US Rep.: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • 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)
Bill McCollum on Social Security
Republican (Until 2001) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • 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)
Carrie Meek on Social Security
Democrat (retired 2002) (District 17): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Carrie Meek 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)
  • Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Bob Smith on Social Security
Republican Sr Senator (NH; retired 2002): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Bob Smith on other issues.
  • Allow younger workers to opt into private investments. (Mar 2010)
  • No taxes on retirement benefits; no earnings test. (Jul 1999)
  • Keep Trust Fund off-budget; adminster it independently. (Jul 1999)
  • Must act now to avoid insolvency in 2030. (Jul 1999)
  • Long-term changes needed, via bipartisan approach. (Jul 1999)
  • 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 YES on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
Karen Thurman on Social Security
Former Democrat (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Karen Thurman 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)
  • Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
  • Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
  • Supported pension reform and tax credits for long-term care. (Jul 1999)
Sandy Adams on Social Security
Republican (Lost 2012 primary) (District 24): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sandy Adams on other issues.
  • Protect benefits; keep promise; no privatization. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
Allen Boyd on Social Security
Democratic Representative (FL-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Allen Boyd 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)
  • Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
  • Rated 60% by the ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Dec 2003)
Dennis Bradley on Social Security
2010 Veterans Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dennis Bradley on other issues.
  • Retirement annuity to replace current forced annuity. (Mar 2010)
Ginny Brown-Waite on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ginny Brown-Waite on other issues.
  • Rated 20% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Require small businesses to allow automatic IRA deposits. (Mar 2008)
Jim Davis on Social Security
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Davis 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 80% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bernard DeCastro on Social Security
2010 Constitution Party Challenger: Click here for Bernard DeCastro on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lincoln Diaz-Balart on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-21): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Diaz-Balart 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 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tom Feeney on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-24): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Feeney on other issues.
  • Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mark Foley on Social Security
Republican (District 16): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mark Foley 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 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
Jeff Greene on Social Security
2010 Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Greene on other issues.
  • Maintain current retirement age. (Aug 2010)
Harry Johnston on Social Security
Democrat (1988-1996) (District 7): Click here for Harry Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ric Keller on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-8): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ric Keller on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ron Klein on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Klein on other issues.
  • No personal accounts, no privatization. (Sep 2006)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
Suzanne Kosmas on Social Security
Former Democrat (until 2010) (District 24): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Suzanne Kosmas on other issues.
  • Vigorously oppose any plan for privatization. (Nov 2008)
  • by NCPSSM indicating a pro-Social Security stance. (Sep 2010)
George LeMieux on Social Security
2012 Republican Primary Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for George LeMieux on other issues.
  • Fix Social Security with means test & raising retirement age. (Oct 2011)
Connie Mack IV on Social Security
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Mahoney on Social Security
Democrat: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Mahoney on other issues.
  • Preserve Social Security. (Nov 2006)
  • Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
Mel Martinez on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator (FL); previously Secretary of H.U.D.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mel Martinez on other issues.
  • Social Security is a sacred promise but plan future solvency. (Oct 2004)
  • Allow people to invest in a private account. (Oct 2004)
  • Support Social Security privatization. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
Kendrick Meek on Social Security
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Rated 90% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
Dan Miller on Social Security
Republican (retired) (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dan Miller 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)
Adam Putnam on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joe Scarborough on Social Security
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Joe Scarborough 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)
  • Create personal retirement accounts within Social Security. (Jul 2000)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Clay Shaw on Social Security
Republican (District 22): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Clay Shaw on other issues.
  • Investment accounts are not privatization. (Sep 2006)
  • 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)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
Alexander Snitker on Social Security
2010 Libertarian challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alexander Snitker on other issues.
  • Optional individual ownership of retirement funds. (Jul 2010)
Cliff Stearns on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Cliff Stearns 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 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Dave Weldon on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon 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 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Robert Wexler on Social Security
Democratic Representative (FL-19): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Robert Wexler 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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Kat Cammack on Social Security
Republican (District 3): Click here for Kat Cammack on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Val Demings on Social Security
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Val Demings on other issues.
  • Protect Medicare and Social Security for our seniors. (Nov 2016)
Byron Donalds on Social Security
Republican (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Byron Donalds on other issues.
  • Raise the retirement age for those under 50. (Nov 2020)
Scott Franklin on Social Security
Republican (District 15): Click here for Scott Franklin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Carlos Gimenez on Social Security
Republican (District 26): Click here for Carlos Gimenez on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Alan Grayson on Social Security
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Alan Grayson on other issues.
  • Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
  • Sponsored keeping CPI for benefits instead of lower "Chained CPI". (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
Connie Mack IV on Social Security
Senate challenger; Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Rivera on Social Security
Republican (District 25): Click here for David Rivera on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Maria Elvira Salazar on Social Security
Republican (District 27): Click here for Maria Elvira Salazar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dave Weldon on Social Security
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon 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 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
Allen West on Social Security
Republican (District 22): Click here for Allen West on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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