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Liberal_Stalwart71

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35. I did see that statement. I did not, however, see any specific statement on cutting benefits.

Wed Nov 14, 2012, 05:19 PM

Nov 2012

It is the WSJ. And again, until I see a specific plan, I'm not going ape shit over this.

I say again, Van Hollen represents one of the most liberal districts in the state of Maryland, and the people in this district are very well informed and politically active. (Montgomery County sent more activists to VA to GOTV than any other county in Maryland, for instance.)

Van Hollen will pay if he goes down this road. Trust me.

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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