benishek social security press release 9-6-2010
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8/8/2019 Benishek Social Security Press Release 9-6-2010
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For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 6, 2010
DR. BENISHEK: “VOTERS WISE TO CAREER POLITICIAN’S
DISTORTION GAME” McDowell’s Desperate Attempt to Scare Seniors Requires Apology
MACKINAC BRIDGE, MI – Dr. Dan Benishek, Candidate for Congress in Michigan’s 1st District, todayissued the following statement in response to State Representative Gary McDowell’s attempt to scareseniors and distort positions on Social Security:
Gary McDowell’s predictable attempt to distort my position on Social Security and scare
senior citizens is absolutely shameless. Mr. McDowell is desperate. He has had nothingto say about this important issue — or any issue — for the last four months, but now he
sees fit to twist, distort, and defame another candidate’s views?1 Gary McDowell needs
to apologize to seniors for this disreputable tactic, as it says a lot about what he learned as
a career politician for nearly 30 years.
On Thursday, Dr. Benishek released a position paper detailing his views on Social Security which clearly
stated, ―I do not favor any reduction, freeze, or changes in the benefits provided existing retirees. This isa promise made to those over the age of 62 by their government, and it must be honored 100 percent. No
ifs, ands, or buts. Period.‖
On Saturday, exactly as predicted, Mr. McDowell attempted to use the Social Security issue for political
gain by issuing a press release that engaged in scare tactics with elderly voters during this election season.Despite the projected shortfalls in the Social Security system over the next few decades, Mr. McDowell
provided no details regarding what he would do to strengthen the system for future retirees — especially
those under age 55 — who will be entering the system.
―Gary McDowell can continue to misstate the views of others, while having few answers himself, but I
am confident that Michigan seniors will reject this tawdry tactic by putting an end to McDowell’s 27
years in office. Mr. McDowell, you owe both Michigan’s First District seniors and voters an apology,‖
Dr. Benishek concluded.
Benishek’s position paper on Social Security can be found at:
http://danbenishekforcongress.com/issues/social-security/
Dr. Dan Benishek is a surgeon from Iron River, Michigan and the Republican nominee for Congress in
Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. Please visit his website at BenishekforCongress.com.
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1McDowell website, www.votemcdowell.com, as of 09/06 @ 08:00 AM EST shows last update as
―5/13/10-Election field set for August primary.‖ (See attachment)
Contact: Trent Benishek (906) 282-5755
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Screenshot of Gary’s McDowell website as of 09/06/2010 at 08:00 AM.
***Note: Last campaign update is May 13, 2010***