• "I have always opposed privatization of the Social Security system."
• "I would definitely support the privatization of the so-called Social Security system."

Believe it or not, Tim Walberg said both of those things. The first statement was issued in a press release last week, and the second quote comes from a recent interview Walberg gave to the Tea Party group Independence Caucus. If that's not political double-speak, I don't know what is.

So why has Tim Walberg been misleading Michigan seniors for years about his extreme plan to privatize Social Security and cut retirement benefits? Because as Walberg himself explained:

"A seasoned campaigner like me understands that this [privatization] is a buzzword that is just about as negative as a noose hanging around your neck." [Detroit News, 8/17/10]

The differences between Mark Schauer and Tim Walberg couldn't be more clear. While Walberg wants to eliminate Social Security and let Wall Street CEOs gamble our retirement savings on risky financial schemes, Mark Schauer signed a pledge last weekend to protect Social Security and fight against any efforts to privatize it. [Daily Telegram, 8/15/10]

Please sign the petition and tell Tim Walberg to keep his hands off Social Security.

Mark is committed to strengthening Social Security for future generations, but he can't do it without your continued support.