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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Rocky Adkins on Social Security
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- No new burdens on people who've paid into pensions. (May 2019)
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Andy Beshear on Social Security
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- No cuts to government pensions; find other revenue. (May 2019)
- State gaming will cover $43B unfunded state pension plan. (Nov 2018)
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Matt Bevin on Social Security
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Republican Governor:
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- 401(k)-style plan for state employee pensions struck down. (Dec 2018)
- More state contribution to $43B unfunded state pension plan. (Nov 2018)
- Increase taxes to fund Kentucky Retirement Systems. (Feb 2017)
- Replace public pension system with 401(k) for new employees. (Aug 2015)
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Ben Chandler on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
- Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
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Adam Edelen on Social Security
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Fully fund government pensions; reform state system. (May 2019)
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Robert Goforth on Social Security
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Fulfill state pensions--they're inviolable contracts. (May 2019)
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Alison Grimes on Social Security
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Keep our promises to our nation's seniors. (Dec 2012)
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Mark Harmon on Social Security
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Senate:
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Matt Bevin on Social Security
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Republican Challenger:
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- 401(k)-style plan for state employee pensions struck down. (Dec 2018)
- More state contribution to $43B unfunded state pension plan. (Nov 2018)
- Increase taxes to fund Kentucky Retirement Systems. (Feb 2017)
- Replace public pension system with 401(k) for new employees. (Aug 2015)
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Charles Booker on Social Security
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Steven Cox on Social Security
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| Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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Alison Grimes on Social Security
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Keep our promises to our nation's seniors. (Dec 2012)
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Mitch McConnell on Social Security
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Republican Sr Senator (KY):
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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 YES on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 6% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Amy McGrath on Social Security
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Expand Social Security to include teachers. (Jul 2018)
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C. Wesley Morgan on Social Security
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Social security taxes should go directly to a private trust. (Nov 2020)
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Mary Ann Tobin on Social Security
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House:
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Andy Barr on Social Security
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Republican (District 6):
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- Rated 0% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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James Comer on Social Security
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Brett Guthrie on Social Security
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Republican (District 2):
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- Rated 8% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Thomas Massie on Social Security
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Republican (District 4):
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- Supports personal retirement accounts. (Sep 2012)
- Rated 10% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
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Amy McGrath on Social Security
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Expand Social Security to include teachers. (Jul 2018)
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Hal Rogers on Social Security
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Republican Representative (KY-5):
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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 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 8% by ARA, indicating a pro-privatization stance. (Jan 2013)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Ed Whitfield on Social Security
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Republican Representative (KY-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 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)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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John Yarmuth on Social Security
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Democrat:
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- I oppose privatizing Social Security. (Nov 2006)
- No severe changes; no privatization. (Feb 2010)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Steve Beshear on Social Security
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Elaine Chao on Social Security
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| Secretary of Labor (Pres. Bush Cabinet):
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Jack Conway on Social Security
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Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Sue banks to recover Great Recession public pension losses. (Aug 2014)
- Pledges to not scale back program nor raise retirement age. (Oct 2010)
- Oppose any effort to privatize. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
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Jim Gray on Social Security
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Fight any measure to cut or privatize Social Security. (Aug 2016)
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Jim Gray on Social Security
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Republican candidate for Senate:
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- Fight any measure to cut or privatize Social Security. (Aug 2016)
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Ernie Fletcher on Social Security
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Former Republican Governor (2003-2007):
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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)
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Paul Patton on Social Security
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| Former Democrat Governor (1995-2003):
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Wendell Ford on Social Security
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- 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)
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Ken Lucas on Social Security
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4):
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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)
- Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
- Reject proposals for private saving accounts. (May 2002)
- Rated 50% by the ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Dec 2003)
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Dan Mongiardo on Social Security
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2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.:
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- Bashes Bunning for supporting privatized Social Security. (Jun 2004)
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Scotty Baesler on Social Security
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| Democrat (District 6):
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James Buckmaster on Social Security
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2010 Democratic Challenger (lost primary):
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- Let citizens privately manage their retirement funds. (Jan 2010)
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Jim Bunning on Social Security
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Republican Jr Senator (KY):
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- Private self-managed accounts OK. (Jan 1998)
- Voted YES on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
- Voted YES on using the Social Security Surplus to fund tax reductions. (Jul 1999)
- Voted YES on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
- Voted YES on putting 90% of any budget surplus toward Social Security. (Sep 1998)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Jack Conway on Social Security
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General:
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- Sue banks to recover Great Recession public pension losses. (Aug 2014)
- Pledges to not scale back program nor raise retirement age. (Oct 2010)
- Oppose any effort to privatize. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
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Geoff Davis on Social Security
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Greg Fischer on Social Security
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Ernie Fletcher on Social Security
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Republican (District 6):
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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)
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Trey Grayson on Social Security
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| Republican 2010 Senate Challenger; Secretary of State:
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Ron Lewis on Social Security
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Republican Representative (KY-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)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Bruce Lunsford on Social Security
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- I will oppose all attempts to privatize Social Security. (Jun 2008)
- Protect Pensions from Corporate Greed. (May 2008)
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Anne Meagher Northup on Social Security
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Republican (District 3):
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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)
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Lois Combs Weinberg on Social Security
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Democratic Challenger (KY):
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- No privatization; it risks our seniors? future. (Oct 2002)
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Ben Chandler on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (KY-6):
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- Create Retirement Savings Accounts. (Aug 2000)
- Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
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Rand Paul on Social Security
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Republican Kentucky Senator:
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- Eliminate payroll tax for employees. (Nov 2015)
- Shifting payroll tax to business helps middle class the most. (Oct 2015)
- Gradually raise the age, if we're serious about fixing it. (Oct 2015)
- Raise eligibility age; and means-test benefits. (Oct 2015)
- Get rid of payroll tax to give working class a tax cut. (Sep 2015)
- Raise retirement age to save program for younger generation. (Apr 2015)
- Raise the retirement age to deal with Baby Boomers. (Feb 2011)
- Raise retirement age gradually; allow opting out. (Feb 2011)
- I've never challenged constitutionality of Social Security. (Oct 2010)
- Raise the retirement age for people under age 55. (Oct 2010)
- Social Security is a Ponzi scheme. (Aug 2010)
- Supports private retirement accounts. (Aug 2010)
- Rated 17% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
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