Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Sam Seder: 2012 Beto Has Some HORRIBLE Ideas For Social Security [View all]Amimnoch
(4,558 posts)You know, in the 6 years he was actually a representative after giving that thought.
Oh, that's right, he never wrote, sponsored, or co-sponsored any such bill.
There is this much more recent video, from only 2 years ago where he only discusses increasing benefits to meet more accurate cost of living measurements (using the consumer price index) than is currently used:
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=934914503224927
He is on the record as being against privatization.
He has been rated 100% by the ARA. A politician doesn't get that rating by being for raising the age or reducing benefits.
He is a co-sponsor of H.R. 1902 - The Social Security 2100 Act. -
https://projects.propublica.org/represent/bills/115/hr1902
https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1902
This bill would:
-use the consumer price index for determining increases (mentioned above)
- Across the board benefit increase.
- Increases the benefit for lifetime low wage earners based on years in the workforce.
- Increase the threshold amount and rate for inclusion of social security benefits in income.
- Holds SSI, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries harmless
Just to name some of the top ones.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided