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Rollout for political fear tactics.

Publication: The Washington Times
Publication Date: 18-MAR-02 		Format: Online - approximately 927 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Rollout for political fear tactics.(COMMENTARY)

Article Excerpt
Byline: Donald Lambro, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Democratic leaders have officially begun their fear campaign to frighten older Americans into believing the Republicans are going to cut their Social Security benefits next year.

Without any other issues to speak of, the Democrats have once again decided fear is the only tactic they have left in a last-ditch attempt to win back the House and keep the Republicans from reclaiming the Senate.

In a coordinated campaign strategy begun a week ago, House Democratic Leader Richard Gephardt led the fear charge, accusing President Bush and the Republicans of harboring a "secret plan" to reduce Social Security retirement benefits if the GOP keeps control of the House in November.

Mr. Gephardt said the Republicans' so-called secret scheme is to "wait until after the election to put forward plans that will cut their...

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