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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
James Boyle on Social Security
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Kenneth Capron on Social Security
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Don't privatize Social Security. (Jul 2018)
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Alan Caron on Social Security
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Independent candidate for governor of Maine:
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- Don't privatize Social Security. (Jul 2018)
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Eliot Cutler on Social Security
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Independent Challenger:
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- Support & strengthen the foundations for Social Security. (Oct 2013)
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Paul LePage on Social Security
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Republican Governor candidate:
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- Keep our promise; don't tax Social Security. (Jul 2014)
- Medicare and Social Security are really just welfare. (Jun 2014)
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Mary Mayhew on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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Michael Michaud on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
- 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 95% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Janet Mills on Social Security
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Shawn Moody on Social Security
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| Republican candidate for governor of Maine:
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Susan Rice on Social Security
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| Domestic Policy:
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Mike Thibodeau on Social Security
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| Republican Challenger for ME Governor:
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Senate:
ME 2020: 2020 ME Senatorial race
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Shenna Bellows on Social Security
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Scrap the cap; apply payroll tax over $113,700. (Aug 2014)
- Scrap the Cap: highest-paid Americans pay their fair share. (Aug 2014)
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Eric Brakey on Social Security
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| GOP Candidate for U.S Senate from Maine:
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Susan Collins on Social Security
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Republican Jr Senator (ME):
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- Foundation of retirement income for most Americans. (Oct 2020)
- Voted NO 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 NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
- Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 41% by ARA, indicating a mixed record on senior issues. (Jan 2013)
- Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
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Scott D`Amboise on Social Security
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Option to invest in private retirement program. (Sep 2012)
- Invest payroll tax in self-managed private accounts. (Nov 2006)
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Sara Gideon on Social Security
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Raise the earning cap so wealthiest pay their fair share. (Oct 2020)
- Protect Social Security, Medicare from cuts & privatization. (Jun 2020)
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Chris Lyons on Social Security
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Libertarian candidate for Maine U. S. Senator:
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- Privatize Social Security. (Mar 2018)
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Janet Mills on Social Security
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| Democratic Candidate for governor of Maine:
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Susan Rice on Social Security
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Zak Ringelstein on Social Security
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Democratic candidate for Maine U. S. Senate:
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- Social Security needs expansion; seniors need more benefits. (Jun 2018)
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Betsy Sweet on Social Security
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Jared Golden on Social Security
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Protect Social Security; increase benefits. (May 2020)
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Michael Michaud on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (ME-2):
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- Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
- 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 95% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Chellie Pingree on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Oppose any effort to weaken or privatize vital program. (Nov 2008)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- 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)
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Bruce Poliquin on Social Security
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Adjustments to future retirees, but not current ones. (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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John Baldacci on Social Security
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
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Angus King on Social Security
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Independent Senate Challenger:
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- No major changes needed for long-term stability. (Aug 2012)
- Opposes GOP budget plan as threat to Social Security. (Apr 2012)
- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Angus King on Social Security
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Former Independent Governor (1995-2002):
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- No major changes needed for long-term stability. (Aug 2012)
- Opposes GOP budget plan as threat to Social Security. (Apr 2012)
- Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
- Rated 100% by ARA, indicating a pro-Trust Fund stance. (Jan 2013)
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Tom Allen on Social Security
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Cosponsored the Notch Fairness Act, fairness to notch babies. (Oct 2008)
- Adjust cost-of-living to take care of seniors. (Oct 2008)
- GOP raided trust fund to provide tax breaks for millionaires. (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)
- Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
- Rated 100% 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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Tom Allen on Social Security
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2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Cosponsored the Notch Fairness Act, fairness to notch babies. (Oct 2008)
- Adjust cost-of-living to take care of seniors. (Oct 2008)
- GOP raided trust fund to provide tax breaks for millionaires. (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)
- Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
- Rated 100% 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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William Cohen on Social Security
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
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Jim Longley on Social Security
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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- Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
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Jean Hay Bright on Social Security
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Democratic challenger:
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- Opposes privatizing Social Security. (Dec 2005)
- “Promote the General Welfare” is our founding principle. (Feb 2005)
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Matt Dunlap on Social Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger (2012):
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- Remove cap on earnings to sustain system. (Sep 2012)
- Don't return to fears of being too old or too ill. (Mar 2012)
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Eric Mehnert on Social Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Honor our promises to retirees. (Sep 2005)
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Chellie Pingree on Social Security
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Democratic Representative (ME-1):
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- Oppose any effort to weaken or privatize vital program. (Nov 2008)
- Reject privatization; don't raise the retirement age. (Aug 2010)
- 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)
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John Baldacci on Social Security
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Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2):
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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 YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
- Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
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Eric Brakey on Social Security
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Cynthia Dill on Social Security
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Stop raiding Social Security Trust Fund. (Sep 2012)
- Increase income cap & reduce costs with discipline. (Aug 2012)
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Olympia Snowe on Social Security
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Republican Sr Senator (ME):
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- No progressive indexing and no private accounts. (Mar 2010)
- Voted NO 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 NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
- Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
- Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Require small businesses to allow automatic IRA deposits. (Mar 2008)
- Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
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Charlie Summers on Social Security
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Secretary of State; Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Remove disability coverage from Social Security. (Sep 2012)
- Stop robbing the Trust Fund. (Aug 2012)
- Invest portion of workers' payroll tax in private accounts. (Nov 2008)
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