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The state Democratic Party claims Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson supports a plan to cut Social Security benefits and raise the retirement age. (Associated Press photo) The state Democratic Party claims Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson supports a plan to cut Social Security benefits and raise the retirement age. (Associated Press photo)

The state Democratic Party claims Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson supports a plan to cut Social Security benefits and raise the retirement age. (Associated Press photo)

Tom Kertscher
By Tom Kertscher July 13, 2016

State Democrats say Ron Johnson supported plan to cut benefits, raise Social Security retirement age

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Wisconsin Democratic Party, radio ad, May 4, 2016
 
Interview, Wisconsin Democratic Party spokesman Harry Hartfield, June 29, 2006
 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lost in Ryan’s Roadmap? Get some direction," Sept. 9, 2010 
 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Ryan’s on the map, and taking heat," Sept. 1, 2010
 
Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Where would Wisconsin Senate candidate Ron Johnson cut spending?" Sept. 13, 2010 
 
Soundcloud, Podcast of Charlie Sykes interview (9:00) of Ron Johnson, Nov. 9, 2015

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