As the 50th Anniversary of Medicare approaches, the DSCC is highlighting the various ways in which vulnerable Republican Senators like Rob Portman have sought to undermine and dismantle Medicare. It’s an election year, so Portman and these Senators are working to run as far and fast as they can from their records, but this week we’re shining a light on the votes they’ve cast and comments they’ve made that indicate how they really feel about the program that has allowed millions of Americans the chance to retire with dignity.
Here’s a look at the votes these Senators have cast.
Rob Portman hasn’t been shy about praising the budget plan that would turn Medicare into a voucher program, and some of his colleagues have even introduced their own plans that would dismantle Medicare. Here’s a look at some of the high praise Portman has heaped on the plan that would end Medicare as we know it:
Portman: “Congressman Ryan’s budget Plan Is A Substantive Proposal” That Will Cut Spending In Part By “Tackling Entitlement Reform.” [U.S. Senator Rob Portman, Press Release, 4/5/11]
“With his votes and with his words, Rob Portman has shown without any doubt that he is perfectly fine with dismantling Medicare as we know it and leaving seniors hanging in the balance with higher costs,” said Sadie Weiner, DSCC National Press Secretary. “Plain and simple – when the security of seniors is on the line, Rob Portman just can’t be trusted to do the right thing.”
Similar releases targeting Republican Senators will be sent today in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Missouri and North Carolina
