GOP Nominee For Giffords Seat Changes Position On Ending Social Security, Medicare

[ProSense]

GOP Nominee For Giffords Seat Changes Position On Ending Social Security, Medicare

The Hill reports:

After three years of saying that Social Security and Medicare must be phased out, the Republican nominee to replace former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.) has reversed course.

Jesse Kelly, who won a four-way GOP special primary in April, has updated his campaign website to say that entitlement programs for seniors must be protected.

“I support preserving, protecting and strengthening Social Security and Medicare,” Kelly wrote on the website. “I do not support privatizing, eliminating or phasing out these programs in any way.”

http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/gop-nominee-for-giffords-seat-changes-position-on

When a teabagger does this kind of flip flop, it reinforces the notion that Arizona is in play for Democrats.

[Politicalboi]

1. He's probably lying

Just like Walker did after he was in office. Walker should be the poster boy of how Repukes say one thing, and do another once elected.

[ProSense]

3. Sure, but

he felt the need to do this, which likely means that he's hearing from voters.

It's a good opportunity for the Democratic candidate to nail him on this.

[Scuba]

2. Gee, I might be just a wee bit skeptical. Go Democrats!!!!!!

[RRowleyTucson]

4. THIS is what Jesse Kelly is REALLY about...

Article and Video: Jesse Kelly Says Health Care Is A “Privilege You Earn” http://j.mp/IrWsia

Article: Jesse Kelly Would Privatize Social Security http://j.mp/JPVE4E

Article: Citizens United Endorses Jesse Kelly in Special Election [link:http://j.mp/w4YGg8|http://j.mp/w4YGg8
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Article: Jesse Kelly Trying To Walk Back His Call to Eliminate the Minimum Wage http://j.mp/HYa1SG

Article: CD8 candidate Jesse Kelly’s and Tea Party’s economic platform similar to Communist nations http://j.mp/zBKXth

Article: CD8 Republican Jesse Kelly Calls For New National Sales Tax http://j.mp/xNFoui

Article: Giffords Opponent, Jesse Kelly, Held June Event to “Shoot a Fully Automatic M16 to “Get on Target” and “Remove Gabrielle Giffords” http://j.mp/zsqdwJ and http://j.mp/A5to9a

Article: More Jesse Kelly Lies About Medicare http://j.mp/IUOmPk

Article and Video: Jesse Kelly: "Oil Is A Renewable Resource" http://j.mp/xlm23i

Article: Jesse Kelly Supported by Groups Tied to White Supremacists, Neo-Nazis http://j.mp/HR9RfR

Letter: Tucson Tea Party Co-Founder: 13 Questions for Jesse Kelly that must be answered before you vote http://j.mp/zCtsMM

Video: Jesse Kelly's ENTIRE platform http://j.mp/JjkdXr

Simply put, Jesse Kelly has neither the brains, credibility or honesty for public office, the will for fighting or the compassion to represent the people of southern Arizona either CD8 OR CD2.

[gkhouston]

5. Welcome to DU! Great first post.

[pinto]

6. + 1. Good snags.