The Corner

‘Two Different Plans’

The Romney campaign releases a new web video focusing on the $16 billion shortfall they claim would occur in Florida if Social Security was handled by the states rather than the federal government. That shortfall, argues the ad, would lead to either one quarter of seniors losing Social Security benefits or an across the board reduction of more than $4,000 per senior annually. 

Video:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Lzaek2ePCu0

The analysis the campaign is using to come up with the $16 billion number can be read here. The Perry campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Katrina TrinkoKatrina Trinko is a political reporter for National Review. Trinko is also a member of USA TODAY’S Board of Contributors, and her work has been published in various media outlets ...
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