Fred Thompson's Real Record on Social Security
Posted by Stephanie Taylor on September 6, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Fred Thompson says that Social Security needs to be "fixed," which sounds a lot like George Bush, and he vigorously supported Bush's plans to privatize Social Security in the past.
In 2000, speaking to a group of Tennessee Republicans, he "applauded Bush for his plan to change Social Security," and in 2001 he appeared on CNN and defended the president’s plan, saying it provided a better return in the long run.
And back in 1999, Fred Thompson co-sponsored legislation which would allow Americans to divert a portion of payroll taxes to a private savings account--and away from Social Security.
Asked how his ideas for overhauling the system differ from those of George W. Bush, the actor and former Tennessee senator says: "I don't even remember the details of his plan."
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