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Arizona Roadrunner

(168 posts) Sun May 29, 2016, 10:27 AM May 2016

Why aren't Democrats pointing out Trump's position on Social Security? [View all]

Sometimes you wonder if the Democratic Party is ready for "Prime Time". They now have a chance to go after the "negotiations" between Trump and Ryan on such things as Social Security and we hear nothing from the Dems. Could it be that the New Democrats are so tied to Wall Street and their interests in privatizing Social Security and turning Medicare into a voucher program, that they can't speak for fear of losing funding from their benefactors?

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-supports-cutting-social-security-report-says_us_5749db63e4b0dacf7ad515e4

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Why aren't Democrats pointing out Trump's position on Social Security? [View all] Arizona Roadrunner May 2016 OP

I think after he comes howling out saltpoint May 2016 #1

So many times they have had a chance in so many campaigns to highlight issues . Effective campaign Person 2713 May 2016 #2

Make you wonder, huh? CrispyQ May 2016 #7

It's hard to attack Trump for something that he hasn't yet said publicly. Tal Vez May 2016 #3

I blame DWS. nt Jack Bone May 2016 #4

All Trumps positions are made up and will change six times during the GE larkrake May 2016 #5

Trump postions will change more than that; but Trump is plenty dangerous Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #16

+1. Not that bright, but determined and dangerous. appalachiablue May 2016 #34

Usually the most Wellstone ruled May 2016 #6

I tend to think he BSing both sides safeinOhio May 2016 #8

Common Sense, this issue should sway the election. sarcasmo May 2016 #9

It's because the DLC already has an agreement with Ryan to do the same Hydra May 2016 #10

Exactly. 9999dmg May 2016 #11

And what Obama couldn't either Hydra May 2016 #12

Let's not forget that Obama already tried to kill Social Security once Ferd Berfel May 2016 #14

IKR? Hydra May 2016 #18

incrementalism is Ferd Berfel May 2016 #39

You nailed it, Ferd. Enthusiast May 2016 #19

I am sure you have some proof of this Andy823 May 2016 #28

Yep. Obama has already tried for that Grand Bargain with Ryan...... socialist_n_TN May 2016 #33

Doesn't matter what Trump said yesterday or the day before... wiggs May 2016 #13

When two politicians agree, you don't need one of them. They don't want to appear redundant. n/t jtuck004 May 2016 #15

Cutting and or privatizing Social Security is the stated goal of Pete Peterson/Third Way. Enthusiast May 2016 #17

The establishment democratic party has no game... mudstump May 2016 #20

They don't want their own postion inquired about. Cobalt Violet May 2016 #21

Because everything is on the table Phlem May 2016 #22

It's hard to pin Trump down on any position. Vinca May 2016 #23

none rtracey May 2016 #24

Remember, it was Obama who put Social security on the table! basselope May 2016 #25

The problem is that those at the head of the party SheilaT May 2016 #26

Hillary has already made a speech about it and even though WhiteTara May 2016 #27

Doesn't really matter what Hillary has said Andy823 May 2016 #32

No the problem is we listened. And listened to her earlier, contradictory speeches jeff47 May 2016 #36

Well, not everyone hates Hillary WhiteTara May 2016 #38

I would wait until the GOP nails down that plank before I'd attack Brother Buzz May 2016 #29

I remember Ryan and Billy boy talking about taking down SS...this is a scam on the bkkyosemite May 2016 #30

Because they're too busy talking about Bernie. bigwillq May 2016 #31

I just hope Hillary's position is better. JustABozoOnThisBus May 2016 #35

why does this OP have only slightly over 650 readers with numerous comments and 22 recommendations Jeffersons Ghost May 2016 #37

Because the leadership agrees? nt truebluegreen May 2016 #40