2016 Postmortem

HappyPlace

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4. I like O'Malley on this. Social Security has been the 3rd rail for decades.

Tue Sep 1, 2015, 11:17 AM

Sep 2015

Many, if not most, won't touch it, not in a substantial way.

I worry that most Dems will be willing to concede certain cuts: adding years before we can retire and letting years pass without a COLA increase.

It should, of course, be expanded and I'm wondering why we aren't talking about LOWERING the age of retirement to 62, letting younger people have access to more slots in the workplace.

It's not like the wealth isn't out there to cover such things, it's just in the wrong hands!

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Which Democratic candidate can be MOST trusted to protect social security, seniors' needs? [View all] HappyPlace Sep 2015 OP

All of them except Webb. nt DURHAM D Sep 2015 #1

Bernie. eom Autumn Sep 2015 #2

Bernie is the only one I trust 100% on this. I'd trust CharlotteVale Sep 2015 #3

I like O'Malley on this. Social Security has been the 3rd rail for decades. HappyPlace Sep 2015 #4

I feel the Bernie most Vincardog Sep 2015 #5

Sanders or O'Malley most likely. mmonk Sep 2015 #6

I don't know that the point about running on that plank has been made. HappyPlace Sep 2015 #7

O'Malley Leads in the Fight to Defend and Expand Social Security. elleng Sep 2015 #8

Thanks! I think they who leads on Social Security will own the day. HappyPlace Sep 2015 #10

You're welcome, HappyPlace elleng Sep 2015 #11

I would suggest the candidate who is sadoldgirl Sep 2015 #9

That's Martin O'Malley. elleng Sep 2015 #12

omalley seabeyond Sep 2015 #13

MOST trusted left-of-center2012 Sep 2015 #14