In his first column in the Hyde Park Herald, the same one in which he addressed welfare, he announced that he was "organizing citizens' committees" to help him shape legislation.
He "hated welfare," which he saw as government handouts.
He collected welfare for a little while, but that's since dried up and now he's here more often.
He said welfare spending was not working.
He says welfare schemes have made workers lazy.
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Nonetheless, when asked whether he thinks welfare services need improving, Paul says, "yes definitely".
He conflates welfare recipients with African Americans, though federal benefits are in fact determined by income level".
He said "welfare to work" will not succeed without more jobs for people to take up.
He said welfare spending cuts, among other things, have helped the government deal with slower growth in tax revenue.
He ended welfare "as we know it," and triangulated against the Democratic base.
