Latest Fact-Checks In Social Security

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Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on October 5, 2010 a TV ad.
Marco Rubio "wants to raise the Social Security retirement age," and "cut benefits."
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By Aaron Sharockman • October 6, 2010
Kurt Schrader
Kurt Schrader
stated on September 11, 2010 a debate at the Salem City Club
Says Scott Bruun "still believes in the same old direction that George Bush had before, which is to privatize Social Security."
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By Charles Pope • October 2, 2010
David Cicilline
David Cicilline
stated on September 23, 2010 in a senior center address
"The Republican candidate [John Loughlin] has talked about privatizing Social Security ... so we know where he stands on the issue."
Half-True
By Cynthia Needham • October 2, 2010
Michael Bennet
Michael Bennet
stated on August 25, 2010 a campaign ad
"Buck wants to privatize Social Security."  
Half-True
By Lukas Pleva • September 2, 2010
Harry Reid
Harry Reid
stated on June 12, 2010 a campaign commercial
"Sharron Angle wants to wipe out Social Security."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • June 24, 2010
Americans United for Change
Americans United for Change
stated on February 18, 2010 a radio ad
"Congresswoman Bachmann actually said we should be 'weaned' off our Social Security and Medicare. She wants to privatize Social Security and replace Medicare with some kind of voucher system." 
Half-True
By Catharine Richert • February 25, 2010
Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida
stated on October 22, 2008 campaign direct mail
Barack Obama will "raise Social Security taxes."
Half-True
By Angie Drobnic Holan • October 23, 2008
Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Committee
stated on June 13, 2008 a Web ad
John McCain says he never supported the privatization of Social Security, even though video shows he did.
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By Angie Drobnic Holan • June 13, 2008
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