Fact Check: Workers, Privatization, Spending Plan
October 7, 2008
Fact Check on American Workers:
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
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
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
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