Just in from the Walz campaign committee:
Albert Lea Area Citizens Oppose Dr. Brian Davis’ Plan to Gamble Social Security on the Stock Market
( Albert Lea , Minn. ) – In light of recent turmoil in the U.S. stock market, a group of Albert Lea area residents held a press conference today to oppose 1st District Congressional candidate Dr. Brian Davis’ plans to gamble Social Security on the stock market.
“If Brian Davis had his way, Social Security would be gambled away on the stock market,” said Wayne Perleberg, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 160. “Tim Walz knows that Social Security is too important to put at risk and that’s why I’m supporting him.”
Dr. Davis has routinely expressed support for some privatization of Social Security and has pledged to follow the MN Republican Party platform which promotes privatization of Social Security for Americans of all ages.
Linda Kofstad, a local retiree from Albert Lea, said “I rely on Social Security to help make ends meet. So do tens of millions of all around the country. Seniors shouldn’t have to check to see if the stock market is up or down before they can pay their utility bill.”
“All across southern Minnesota , people are working hard and paying into Social Security,” said Joy Bliss, an employee at a local medical facility. “I can’t believe that Dr. Davis wants to jeopardize a program that’s so important to our seniors and the disabled. The fact that he wants to privatize Social Security in these uncertain times tells me that he’s not suited to be in Congress.”
Davis Said He Supported The Privatization Of Social Security. Davis said, “I do believe that people below a certain age should have the option to invest some of their Social Security in the private market.” [Winona Youth GOP Debate, 2/23/08, full transcription available on request]
Davis Said If You Want to Know Where He Stood on an Issue to Look at the Republican Party Platform. Davis said, “I want to reassure you that I’m a conservative platform republican I will cast those votes and I will advocate on behalf of our causes. I think our Republican Party platform in this state is great. Do you want to know where I stand; you can start with that document.” [Fillmore Co GOP Convention, full transcription available on request]
Republican Party Platform of MN (http://www.mngop.com/Roots/8a6031ab-af02-4ff7-b4375db06581aaea/Documents/2008%20RPM%20Platform.pdf) Republican Party Platform Section 1, Letter P (Page 2): Allowing all Americans to invest some or all of their Social Security payments, continuing to fulfill our obligations to older Americans, and prohibiting Congress from using Social Security funds for any other purpose.
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