As we look into which Republicans support Rep. Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) budget plan — especially the parts that would partially privatize Social Security and dismantle Medicare — we now have Rep. John Boozman (R-AR) on the record.
“Social Security and Medicare face great challenges and we are considering all proposals to make these programs successful for future generations. I haven’t cosponsored any legislation at this point but when I do it will be a plan that is supported by the people of Arkansas,” he said in a statement to TPMDC.
Boozman, who is running for Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s (D-AR) Senate seat, sent TPMDC a similarly noncommittal statement about Ryan’s overall budget last week.
“Congressman Ryan is working to cut the deficit spending and I appreciate his commitment to putting our country on the road to fiscal responsibility. His proposal may not be perfect, but I think he is making a thoughtful and serious effort to prevent Congress from driving our country into financial ruin,” he said.
Although Ryan’s “roadmap” is not the official budget, he is the ranking member of the House Budget Committee.
