Claim: A Democratic ad falsely claims Republican House candidate Bob Turner would cut Social Security benefits for seniors, something Turner says he would not do. The truth is that Turner has taken contradictory stands, saying he'd preserve both Social Security and Medicare "as they are" for anyone age 55 or over — but also calling for massive budget cuts, elimination of the capital gains tax, and repeal of the new health care law which, among other things,
Fact-check: 'Panicked' Dems Run False Ad in NYC - FactCheck.org
Verdict: a democratic ad falsely claims republican house candidate bob turner would cut social security benefits for seniors, something turner says he would not do. the truth is that turner has taken contradictory stands, saying he'd preserve both social security and medicare "as they are" for anyone age 55 or over — but also calling for massive budget cuts, elimination of the capital gains tax, and repeal of the new health care law which, among other things,
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Brooks Jackson
Date published: 2011-09-10T18:48:54