Walorski's Silence
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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At the Wabash debate Oct. 21 between Bock and Walorski, the following was asked of both candidates: “In your campaigns both of you have mentioned ‘Social Security’ and ‘Medicare.’ What needs to occur, if anything, regarding these programs for both current and future recipients of these benefits?”
Bock was agreeable to responding, however, Walorski was not. As a result, according to the debate rules, the question was not asked since it was required that both give the OK for questions from the audience.
Unfortunately, the debate was cut short from its intended length due to only six audience questions receiving the OK. Following the debate both campaigns were asked how many questions were submitted by the audience. Walorski’s did not respond. Bock’s was reluctant to respond because an exact count was not kept although eventually said, “probably 50 or so.”
Four years ago Walorski supported privatizing Social Security and referred to it, Medicare and Medicaid as going “bankrupt.” During recent days she has noted, “Social Security is a sacred commitment we’ve made to our seniors” and “I’ll oppose any cuts in Social Security or Medicare.” Where does Walorski stand?
Social Security and Medicare are not only an interest of current recipients but also of all who currently are making contributions from their paychecks.
Sources for the above as well as the debate video will be found at www.castoncomets.org
Russ Phillips
Rochester, via email[[In-content Ad]]
At the Wabash debate Oct. 21 between Bock and Walorski, the following was asked of both candidates: “In your campaigns both of you have mentioned ‘Social Security’ and ‘Medicare.’ What needs to occur, if anything, regarding these programs for both current and future recipients of these benefits?”
Bock was agreeable to responding, however, Walorski was not. As a result, according to the debate rules, the question was not asked since it was required that both give the OK for questions from the audience.
Unfortunately, the debate was cut short from its intended length due to only six audience questions receiving the OK. Following the debate both campaigns were asked how many questions were submitted by the audience. Walorski’s did not respond. Bock’s was reluctant to respond because an exact count was not kept although eventually said, “probably 50 or so.”
Four years ago Walorski supported privatizing Social Security and referred to it, Medicare and Medicaid as going “bankrupt.” During recent days she has noted, “Social Security is a sacred commitment we’ve made to our seniors” and “I’ll oppose any cuts in Social Security or Medicare.” Where does Walorski stand?
Social Security and Medicare are not only an interest of current recipients but also of all who currently are making contributions from their paychecks.
Sources for the above as well as the debate video will be found at www.castoncomets.org
Russ Phillips
Rochester, via email[[In-content Ad]]
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