"John McCain wants to privatize Social Security."
Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 in Denver >>Details
"When he was asked a few years ago whether he could see himself lifting the cap on the payroll tax, (McCain) said, 'I could.' But today he's attacking me for holding the very same position."
Barack Obama on Friday, June 13th, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio >>Details
John McCain says he never supported the privatization of Social Security, even though video shows he did.
The Democratic National Committee on Friday, June 13th, 2008 in a Web ad >>Details
"Privatizing Social Security was a bad idea when George W. Bush proposed it. It’s a bad idea today. Sen. McCain’s campaign went even further ... suggesting ... to cut cost-of-living adjustments or to raise the retirement age."
Barack Obama on Sunday, May 18th, 2008 in a speech in Gresham, Ore. >>Details
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