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Governor:

John Baldacci on Social Security
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)

Senate:

Tom Allen on Social Security
2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Require small businesses to allow automatic IRA deposits. (Mar 2008)
Susan Collins on Social Security
Republican Jr Senator (ME): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Susan Collins on other issues.
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
  • Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)
Olympia Snowe on Social Security
Republican Sr Senator (ME): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Olympia Snowe on other issues.
  • Voted NO on establishing reserve funds & pre-funding for Social Security. (Mar 2007)
  • Voted YES on Social Security Lockbox & limiting national debt. (Apr 1999)
  • Voted YES on allowing Roth IRAs for retirees. (May 1998)
  • Voted NO on allowing personal retirement accounts. (Apr 1998)
  • Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
  • Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Require small businesses to allow automatic IRA deposits. (Mar 2008)
  • Supports individual savings accounts and work incentives. (Sep 1998)

House:

Tom Allen on Social Security
2008 Senate challenger; Democratic Representative (ME-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Tom Allen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Require small businesses to allow automatic IRA deposits. (Mar 2008)
John Baldacci on Social Security
Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Baldacci on other issues.
  • Voted YES on raising 401(k) limits & making pension plans more portable. (May 2001)
  • Voted NO on reducing tax payments on Social Security benefits. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted YES on strengthening the Social Security Lockbox. (May 1999)
  • Changing Social Security disproportionately affects women. (May 2001)
Michael Michaud on Social Security
Democratic Representative (ME-2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michael Michaud on other issues.
  • Strengthen Trust Funds and take them off-budget. (May 2001)
  • Rated 100% by the ARA, indicating a pro-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Angus King on Social Security
Former Independent Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Angus King on other issues.
  • Maintain long-term solvency of Social Security and Medicare. (Aug 2001)
Jim Longley on Social Security
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Longley on other issues.
  • Reduce taxes on Social Security earnings. (Sep 1994)
William Cohen on Social Security
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for William Cohen on other issues.
  • Voted NO on deducting Social Security payments on income taxes. (May 1996)
Chellie Pingree on Social Security
2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (ME): Click here for Chellie Pingree on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jean Hay Bright on Social Security
Democratic challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jean Hay Bright on other issues.
  • Opposes privatizing Social Security. (Dec 2005)
  • "Promote the General Welfare" is our founding principle. (Feb 2005)
Eric Mehnert on Social Security
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eric Mehnert on other issues.
  • Honor our promises to retirees. (Sep 2005)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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