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In reply to the discussion: Chris Van Hollen Says He’s Open To Cutting Social Security And Medicare Benefits — Tell Him No [View all]and-justice-for-all
(14,765 posts)37. That is what I got when I called just now..
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
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
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
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
His district is actually pretty large and VERY diverse. I think we need to wait for facts before
Liberal_Stalwart71
Nov 2012
#28
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
I did see that statement. I did not, however, see any specific statement on cutting benefits.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Nov 2012
#35
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 love Bernie. Met him on Capitol Hill at this restaurant last year. This was before he had planned
Liberal_Stalwart71
Nov 2012
#53
There might be a "right" offer for your baseball, that doesn't prevent it from being your most
TheKentuckian
Nov 2012
#50
But we keep getting told that there is no evidence that Dems would do such a thing.
progressoid
Nov 2012
#41
I'm more and more thinking a lot of registered Democrats don't want to pay taxes
TheKentuckian
Nov 2012
#51