Does Pat Meehan Agree with Republican Leader Boehner’s Agenda of Putting Wall Street First?
HARRISBURG: Considering Republican Leader John Boehner has given $10,000 to Pat Meehan’s campaign, Pennsylvanians deserve to hear from Pat Meehan on where he stands on Boehner’s reckless agenda that puts Wall Street ahead of the middle class. In an interview yesterday, Republican Leader John Boehner admitted that the Republican agenda puts what’s best for Wall Street ahead of seniors and middle class Pennsylvanians. Boehner shockingly confessed he supports ripping the rug out from underneath Pennsylvania seniors that have worked hard and paid their dues by raising the Social Security retirement age to 70 and cutting benefits. Boehner also made light of the economic downturn brought on by risky practices from big banks and Wall Street firms by comparing them to an ‘ant.’ “Pat Meehan owes Pennsylvanians an answer: does he agree with Leader Boehner that Wall Street reform is unnecessary and Social Security should be cut?” asked Patrick McKenna, Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesman. “Co