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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]forestpath
(3,102 posts)1. I've got whiplash. I just saw Debbie Wasserman Schultz say "We don't need to be looking
at cuts" on MSNBC.
She even reiterated it when she was questioned about it.
Now this? What are we supposed to think, you know?
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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