All statements by Barack Obama
Obama
False

"But if my opponent had his way, the millions of Floridians who rely on it would've had their Social Security tied up in the stock market this week."

Barack Obama on Saturday, September 20th, 2008 in >>Details


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True
"When he was asked a few years ago whether he could see himself lifting the cap on the payroll tax, (McCain) said, 'I could.' But today he's attacking me for holding the very same position."

Barack Obama on Friday, June 13th, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio >>Details


Obama
Barely True
"Privatizing Social Security was a bad idea when George W. Bush proposed it. It’s a bad idea today. Sen. McCain’s campaign went even further ... suggesting ... to cut cost-of-living adjustments or to raise the retirement age."

Barack Obama on Sunday, May 18th, 2008 in a speech in Gresham, Ore. >>Details


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