Indiana Dems Lie About Stutzman On Social Security

Today a glossy over-sized political ad landed in my mailbox. Its headline read:

MARLIN STUTZMAN WOULD RISK YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY IN THE STOCK MARKET

If Marlin Stutzman's plan were in place, the recent stock market meltdown could could have cost seniors 40% of their Social Security. And Marlin Stutzman still thinks his plan protects seniors?

So I immediately said to myself: "Self, what Marlin Stutzman plan is that?" I was pleased to find that the ad, which was "paid for by the Indiana Democratic party and authorized by Tom Hayhurst for Congress Committee" provided me with sources for its claims.  It turns out that this unlisted Youtube video was their source. Interestingly, the video was posted on 9/7/10 (possibly by a Dem supporter) and has only only been viewed 13 times, so I suspect that they didn't expect anyone to look at it.



The video has poor sound but I listened twice to find the key question and Stutzman's answer:

Moderator: "Do you support the privatization of Social Security?"

Marlin's response: "No."

Tom Hayhurst and company also cited this Goshen News article as a source for a claim that Stutzman wants to cut Medicare. If you can find any reference to cutting Medicare in the article, please let me know.

As a Stutzman supporter and a senior, I am personally disappointed that Marlin has not considered Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan's Social Security proposal outlined in his "Roadmap for America's Future," because the bankruptcy of the Federal retirement system is indeed imminent. Ryan's proposal permits a portion of Social Security payroll contributions to be invested voluntarily in the market with the funds held in the investor's name.