Tim Walz's supporters continue to pound home the message about the dangers of Brian Davis's ideology in uncertain economic times. From a Walz campaign press release:
New Ulm Area Citizens Oppose Dr. Brian Davis’ Plan to Gamble Social Security on the Stock Market
(New Ulm , Minn. ) – In light of recent turmoil in the U.S. stock market, a group of New Ulm-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.
“Social security has been a safety net for our working families for generations,” said Jon Nowak, local United Brotherhood of Carpenters Organizer. “Brian Davis is willing to risk gambling that safety net away on the stock market. Fortunately, in this economy, Tim Walz knows that we need to protect it.”
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.
Linus Guggisberg, a local retiree from New Ulm, said, “Social Security allows me to make ends meet in my retirement, just like tens of millions of senior citizens all around the country. If the stock market goes down, I still want to be able to pay my heating bill.”
“In southern Minnesota , there are hardworking people who rely on Social Security as a safety net,” said Sally Webster, a local resident. “It’s hard to believe that Dr. Davis wants to gamble with a program that’s so important to our most vulnerable. The fact that he wants to privatize Social Security in these uncertain times tells me that he’s not suited to be in Congress.”
Last Spring, 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]
Again, Despite the Economic Crisis, Davis Recently Said Again That He Supported Privatizing Social Security. Davis says privatizing, or allowing some of the payroll taxes to be invested, would be one way to help. ‘So let's say 40% or 50% of payroll taxes could be included into a secure type of even a 403B plan, which would be bonds and securities that are very stable,’ says Davis.” [KAAL News Interview, 9/25/08]
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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