Fact Check: Workers, Privatization, Spending Plan

October 7, 2008

Tonight, John McCain said: “Americans workers are the best in the work world. They are the fundamental aspect of the economy, they are the most innovative, we are the best exporters, the best importers, the most effective, they are the best workers in the world.“

FACT: McCain Hasn’t Supported American Workers

Fact Check on Privatization:

Tonight, John McCain said: “I think it is very important that we reform our entitlement programs. My friends, we are not going to be able to provide the same benefit for present day workers that we are — present day retirees have today."

FACT: John McCain wants to privatize social security, is considering cola cuts and increases in the retirement age and even accompanied Bush in trying to sell his privatization plan

Fact Check on Spending Plan:

Tonight, Barack Obama said: “We have to make investments, but we also have to make spending cuts.”

FACT: Obama’s Spending Plan Would Cut the Deficit, McCain’s Claims Are Misleading

Fact Check: Workers, Privatization, Spending Plan