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Amy Klobuchar’s policy on pension reform

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Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

  Amy Klobuchar voterbaseNo

Amy Klobuchar’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 17hrs ago

Amy Klobuchar voters

Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 16 voters that have pledged to vote for Amy Klobuchar in the 2028 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Democrats want to make it easier for all Americans to participate in retirement accounts at work and support a system where empl...” ‐democrats.org

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Very strongly agree

No, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

Klobuchar has explicitly warned that privatizing retirement accounts could jeopardize the financial security of seniors, referencing the risks and volatility associated with private investment accounts. She has cited the 2008 financial crisis as evidence of the dangers of relying on private markets for retirement security. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Klobuchar has a record of supporting traditional pension plans for public employees and has spoken out against privatization efforts. She has emphasized the importance of maintaining stable, defined-benefit plans for government workers, aligning her with a strong 'No' to transitioning to privately managed accounts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only for future workers

While Klobuchar has sometimes supported reforms to ensure the long-term solvency of pension systems, she has not advocated for transitioning even future workers to private accounts. Her policy positions favor strengthening public systems rather than moving toward privatization for any group. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Amy Klobuchar has consistently supported the preservation and strengthening of public pension systems and Social Security, opposing efforts to privatize these programs. She has voted against proposals to shift public retirement benefits into private accounts, arguing that such moves would undermine retirement security for government workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, pension spending is out of control and must be reduced

Klobuchar has not characterized pension spending as 'out of control' and has instead focused on protecting benefits for retirees. She has opposed efforts to cut or privatize public pensions, arguing that such measures would harm workers and retirees. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Updated 17hrs ago

Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,812 voters that identify as Democratic.

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