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Barack Obama stated on August 20, 2012 in a radio ad:
"In Florida, they're already talking about how the Ryan-Romney plan will end Medicare and replace it with a voucher."
By Katie Sanders• August 22, 2012
Tommy Thompson stated on October 26, 2012 in debate comments:
On support for U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan’s Medicare reform plan  
By Dave Umhoefer• November 1, 2012
We Are Wisconsin stated on July 15, 2011 in a news release:
Says Republican state Sen. Alberta Darling offered "unqualified support" for a plan to end Medicare
By Dave Umhoefer• July 29, 2011
Barack Obama stated on August 20, 2012 in a radio ad:
Says Paul Ryan "tried to change the whole game" for Social Security
By Joshua Gillin• August 28, 2012
Paul Begala stated on August 12, 2012 in a Twitter post.:
Says Mitt Romney said at a January 2012 debate that under Paul Ryan’s tax plan, "I’d have paid no taxes in the last two years."  
By W. Gardner Selby• August 13, 2012
Lois Frankel stated on September 21, 2012 in a television ad:
Says Adam Hasner "gives the wealthy tax breaks worth $250,000 a year but hikes middle class taxes $2,000."
By Amy Sherman• October 15, 2012
Barack Obama stated on August 18, 2012 in a speech at Windham High School in New Hampshire:
"His new running mate, Congressman Ryan, put forward a plan that would let Governor Romney pay less than 1 percent in taxes each year."
By Jake Berry• August 24, 2012
The Agenda Project stated on May 17, 2011 in an advertisement:
The Paul Ryan budget proposal would "privatize Medicare."
By Louis Jacobson• May 25, 2011
Jessica Ehrlich stated on October 08, 2012 in a TV commercial:
Says Bill Young "voted twice for the Ryan budget that ends the current Medicare system."
By Katie Sanders• October 30, 2012
Kasim Reed stated on September 23, 2012 in an interview:
Says "you cannot implement Paul Ryan’s plan without allowing for any increases in revenue."
By Eric Stirgus• September 28, 2012
Bill Nelson stated on October 17, 2012 in a U.S. Senate debate:
Says Connie Mack initially said he would have voted "yes" for the Paul Ryan budget plan, and then, "you said it was stupid and you would vote no. And then your folks corrected you, and you changed your position again, yes."
By Amy Sherman• October 29, 2012
House Majority PAC stated on September 26, 2012 in a campaign commercial “Principle” about U.S. Rep. Charlie Bass, R-NH airing in New Hampshire:
Says Charlie Bass supports Paul Ryan plan that forces seniors to pay $6,400 a year more for health care so millionaires can pay less in taxes.
By Maryalice Gill, Angie Drobnic Holan• October 31, 2012
Sandy Pasch stated on June 06, 2011 in an online chat:
Says U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan promised to "end health care for our seniors."
By Tom Kertscher• June 10, 2011
Barack Obama stated on August 17, 2012 in a campaign commercial:
Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan "could raise future retirees’ costs more than $6,000."
By Louis Jacobson• August 23, 2012
Barack Obama stated on October 03, 2012 in a debate in Denver:
Romney’s Medicare plan was estimated to "cost the average senior about $6,000 a year."
By Katie Sanders• October 4, 2012
Tim Ryan stated on May 24, 2011 in a speech in the House of Representatives:
The average person "will pay $6,000 more a year" under Rep. Paul Ryan's Medicare proposal.
By Sabrina Eaton• June 13, 2011
Rick Santorum stated on January 08, 2012 in a Republican presidential primary debate:
Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan provides "pretty much" the same coverage that members of Congress receive.
By Angie Drobnic Holan, Molly Moorhead• January 8, 2012
Bill Maher stated on April 15, 2011 in an episode of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher":
Under a proposal by Rep. Paul Ryan, people on Medicare will only have $15,000 from the federal government to spend on their health care.
By Louis Jacobson• April 20, 2011
Gerry Connolly stated on April 15, 2011 in a press release.:
Rep. Paul Ryan’s Medicare plan "lines the pockets of the private insurance companies," increases costs for seniors and does not reduce the deficit.
By Jacob Geiger• April 30, 2011
Robert Menendez stated on October 04, 2012 in a debate on NJTV:
Says Paul Ryan’s budget would turn Medicare into a "voucher."
By Bill Wichert• October 5, 2012

Articles (3033)

Mike Haridopolos and the 'Ryan Plan'

By Robert Farley, Aaron Sharockman• June 1, 2011

Did Republicans vote to end Medicare "as we know it"?

By Angie Drobnic Holan• August 23, 2012

Sorting out the facts on the Republican budget blueprint

By Robert Farley• April 15, 2011

Ryan and the Simpson-Bowles Commission: the full story

By Louis Jacobson, J.B. Wogan• August 30, 2012

Biden vs. Ryan: Previewing the VP debate

By Dave Umhoefer• October 10, 2012

The guide to Medicare attack lines

By Becky Bowers• August 24, 2012

Fact-checking Paul Ryan, vice presidential candidate

By Tom Kertscher• August 11, 2012

Fact-checking Paul Ryan, vice presidential candidate

By Tom Kertscher• August 11, 2012

How Paul Ryan has fared on the Truth-O-Meter

By Tom Kertscher• August 11, 2012

PolitiFact examines candidates claims on Medicare

By Eric Stirgus• November 1, 2012

Paul Begala says his Romney claim ties to New York Times’ blog post

By W. Gardner Selby• August 14, 2012

Want to invoke our Lie of the Year? Get it right

By Becky Bowers, Louis Jacobson• March 29, 2012

On the eve of the votes, 4 fact checks on the GOP tax plan

By Tom Kertscher• December 18, 2017

Lie of the Year 2011: 'Republicans voted to end Medicare'

By Bill Adair, Angie Drobnic Holan• December 20, 2011

Over a cliff, yes; but is this ad also over the top?

By Louis Jacobson• May 25, 2011

Checking the attack lines on Medicare

By Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson• April 20, 2011

Democrats persist with false Medicare claim

By Warren Fiske• August 9, 2011

As Paul Ryan leaves Congress, a look at his record on the Truth-O-Meter

By D.L. Davis• December 19, 2018

Zombie claims about Medicare just won't die

By Angie Drobnic Holan, Louis Jacobson• September 12, 2014

Fact-checking the vice presidential debate

By Becky Bowers• October 12, 2012