Congressional candidate and former West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel issued the following statement on Mitt Romney's selection of Congressman Paul Ryan as his running mate:
"The choice Florida seniors have in this election has just become even clearer. Will we let Adam Hasner and his champion Paul Ryan destroy Medicare and replace guaranteed benefits with a voucher program? Or will we stand up a protect this critical program?" said Frankel.
On Friday, Paul Ryan's Young Guns PAC announced they will invest over $400,000 in TV advertising supporting Adam Hasner this fall.
"Medicare is so important to the well-being of Florida's middle-class families and our local economy. I'll stand up for the Medicare our seniors have earned. The Romney-Ryan plan that Adam Hasner says he would vote for "without hesitation" could cost seniors over $6,400 more per year for their health care -- just so that the ultra-wealthy and special interests can get more tax breaks," added Frankel.
BACKGROUND
Hasner On Ryan: "I Would Vote For The Plan Without Hesitation." Hasner told Florida TaxWatch: "Unlike my opponents, I would vote for the plan without hesitation, because I know that the alternatives are rationed care and declining healthcare options, watching Social Security and Medicare slowly go bankrupt, or America faltering under the weight of unsustainable entitlement programs." [The Buzz blog, St. Petersburg Times, 5/25/11]
"Young Guns' PAC reserve over $400K in TV ad time for Adam Hasner. The YG Action Fund has reserved $5.5 million in advertising time for the fall, including $408,975 for CD 22 candidate Adam Hasner. [SaintPetersBlog.com, 8/10/12]
Ryan Budget Would Cause Over 275,000 Florida Seniors To Pay $155 Million More For Prescription Drugs In 2012 Alone. Under Paul Ryan's budget plan, more than 275,900 Florida seniors would "pay $155 million more for prescription drugs in 2012 alone." [Democratic Policy and Communications Center, Ryan Budget Fact Sheet]
Hasner Supported Ryan Plan, Called it "Bold". In April 2011, Hasner said the Ryan budget was a "bold" plan and Republicans need to stand firm and not worry about political consequences. [Newsmax, 4/18/11]