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37. That is what I got when I called just now..

Reply to LiberalEsto (Reply #30)

Wed Nov 14, 2012, 05:27 PM

Nov 2012

he has been "misrepresented"

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Chris Van Hollen Says He’s Open To Cutting Social Security And Medicare Benefits — Tell Him No [View all] Report1212 Nov 2012 OP

I've got whiplash. I just saw Debbie Wasserman Schultz say "We don't need to be looking forestpath Nov 2012 #1

Well they're two different people Report1212 Nov 2012 #2

I don't trust Van Hollen, I've seen him before being questioned about SS/Medicare cuts. forestpath Nov 2012 #3

Thanks for keeping us aprised of that situation. We should make a special case out of VanHollen. patrice Nov 2012 #12

I think he's a Third Way member DJ13 Nov 2012 #15

His voting record and interest group ratings from Project Vote Smart... CBHagman Nov 2012 #23

PO just said in his press conference tha the MC will NOT pay for what needs to be done. 1% taxes patrice Nov 2012 #6

I know he did, I am not questioning him, I am questioning why these Congresspeople forestpath Nov 2012 #8

Yes. Good! I'm just spreading the word about that press conference. PO on the job! patrice Nov 2012 #11

ITA, I really enjoyed that, he was on fire! forestpath Nov 2012 #13

He sounded rested-up and ready to go! Very focused smart answers all of the way! patrice Nov 2012 #33

P.S. He also spoke of his great arithmetic confidence that his approach can and will work well for patrice Nov 2012 #9

Kicking! patrice Nov 2012 #4

Would someone put up his contact info? Mojorabbit Nov 2012 #5

He misrepresents Maryland's 8th District LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #21

Here ya go hootinholler Nov 2012 #22

what does Social Security have to do with the deficit..? BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #7

they are all pigs datasuspect Nov 2012 #10

So he joins Chuck Shumer... kentuck Nov 2012 #14

I wrote to Chuckie earlier today Liberalynn Nov 2012 #17

Just called Chuckie Liberalynn Nov 2012 #29

If you look at where his district is: AnnaLee Nov 2012 #16

His district is actually pretty large and VERY diverse. I think we need to wait for facts before Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #28

When Chris Van Hollen cuts HIS benefits FIRST Glitterati Nov 2012 #18

I worked on his first campaign for that congressional seat LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #19

Then make a call! nt Report1212 Nov 2012 #24

I just called and was told he was "MISREPRESENTED" LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #30

That is what I got when I called just now.. and-justice-for-all Nov 2012 #37

Thank you for calling. In my opinion, the reply was bullshit. Luminous Animal Nov 2012 #45

This is a feeler folks Oilwellian Nov 2012 #20

I agree. GoCubsGo Nov 2012 #25

called Schumer and Gillibrand and said we voted against cuts when we voted against the Republicans Liberalynn Nov 2012 #32

Van Hollen is my congressman and he represents one of the most liberal districts in MD. Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #26

He told the Wall Street Journal forum he is open to ... Report1212 Nov 2012 #27

He's a jerk. The Medicare age needs to be lowered LiberalEsto Nov 2012 #31

I did see that statement. I did not, however, see any specific statement on cutting benefits. Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #35

I live in College Park, MD (not Montgomery County) but I am with you Samantha Nov 2012 #47

I used to live in CP when I was in grad school at UMCP. That means you got Steny Hoyer. He's been Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #49

I am worried about him Samantha Nov 2012 #52

I love Bernie. Met him on Capitol Hill at this restaurant last year. This was before he had planned Liberal_Stalwart71 Nov 2012 #53

I have a mint condition limited edition Babe Ruth rookie baseball card ... JoePhilly Nov 2012 #34

There might be a "right" offer for your baseball, that doesn't prevent it from being your most TheKentuckian Nov 2012 #50

Silly DUers, falling for the bullshit. Tsk, tsk. WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2012 #36

they are the heads-in-the-sand type Skittles Nov 2012 #39

Care to explain? Report1212 Nov 2012 #40

Just skim it. It'll represent either the best or worst of DU... WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2012 #43

Just read the OP. Luminous Animal Nov 2012 #44

These people obviously didn't hear the election vote speaking. glinda Nov 2012 #38

But we keep getting told that there is no evidence that Dems would do such a thing. progressoid Nov 2012 #41

BOHICA...(Bend Over Here It Comes Again) bvar22 Nov 2012 #42

I'm more and more thinking a lot of registered Democrats don't want to pay taxes TheKentuckian Nov 2012 #51

kick Enrique Nov 2012 #46

Class Theft, pure and simple (n/t) davekriss Nov 2012 #48