Tag Archives: Patriot Majority

No End to ‘End Medicare’ Claim

Posted on July 6, 2012 , Corrected on July 18, 2012

Democrats are still hammering an old, and since replaced, GOP proposal, claiming it  would “end Medicare,” and cost seniors $6,000 more a year for their health care. The newest Republican budget, proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, keeps traditional Medicare — unlike his plan from 2011 — and the …
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Outside Groups Twist Truth in Nevada Senate Race

Posted on June 21, 2012 , Updated on July 10, 2012 , Corrected on July 5, 2012

Dueling attack ads from outside groups in the Nevada Senate race rely on twisted facts. An ad from the conservative American Crossroads attacks Democratic Rep. Shelley Berkley for an ethics probe related to her efforts on behalf of a kidney program and kidney doctors, including her husband. And an ad …
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Patriot Majority USA

Posted on September 18, 2011

A liberal-leaning group founded by a Democratic political strategist and heavily funded by labor unions.
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Medicare Misrepresentation

Posted on July 25, 2011

The liberal group Patriot Majority distorts a Republican plan to change Medicare, claiming the GOP proposal says “no to Medicare, no to seniors.” The plan proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin would radically change Medicare, but it wouldn’t put an end to government health care for seniors. Instead, it …
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