Democratic Primaries
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guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)Clear, and unequivocal.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
George II
(67,782 posts)....benefits. NEVER!
Disappointing that some in the Sanders campaign, even as I type, are still claiming that he would.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)that President Obama made when Obama said he would consider capping SS COLAs. It was never done, of course, but such talk was the reason for the continued repetition of this particular meme.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
DanTex
(20,709 posts)He later dropped it, in part due to pressure from progressives, but it's not just a "meme" or an offhand comment, it was a thing that actually happened. And Biden has made plenty of comments over the years indicating a willingness to "adjust" social security by doing things like raising the age or reducing the COLA -- adjustments that are effectively cuts by another name.
It's not really controversial that he said those things. Nor is it surprising. Biden is a centrist -- that's not an insult, it's just what he is. He gets along with Republicans and likes making deals and looking for middle ground, and social security cuts/adjustments is one of the areas where centrist Dems have historically looked to make a "grand bargain."
Having said that, I don't think the chances are very high that he would cut/adjust social security as president. After Obama tried it and got the backlash from the liberal side of the party, I think that door is shut. But, I mean, he might, and it's pretty clear that he's more likely to do it than someone like Warren or Sanders.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
And Obama was trying to reach out to the GOP.
And they repaid him with 8 years of obstruction, culminating in the Merrick Garland situation.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
squirecam
(2,706 posts)Is going to cut Medicare or social security.
If there is a problem with revenue, its more likely that The tax rate would rise.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Thekaspervote
(32,787 posts)Really tired of all the negative!!
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Gothmog
(145,489 posts)primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
bluedye33139
(1,474 posts)Democrats running for the White House are unified behind supporting and strengthening social security, not cutting payments, not trying to balance the budget with senior citizens.
Of course, I'm not much of an optimist, so I don't know how long I can think this dust-up will underscore that fact! But I think this can be a good thing for all Democrats.
We all agree that social security must be protected.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden