The Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) is the latest to pile on Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is facing a contentious re-election, with a new ad launching Thursday hitting the Kentucky Republican over Social Security benefits.
In the ad, auto worker Kirk Gillenwaters talks about the financial challenges he’s faced, and why he’s relying on the entitlement program as part of his retirement planning.
“I started working at the Ford plant in Louisville when I was 18 years old. After decades of hard work, I have some injuries,” says Gillenwaters. “We work hard for these companies, and we’re promised a secure retirement in return.”
“Retirement is supposed to be promises made, promises kept. But our pensions are being cut and we need Social Security,” he continues. “When Senator Mitch McConnell supports cutting Social Security, he’s breaking a promise–and he’s hurting our families. Senator McConnell: If anything, we need to expand Social Security benefits, not cut them.”









