Social Security isn't getting cut and we're not getting MFA

[DrToast]

If you're taking those into consideration when picking a candidate, I would advise against it. Neither are happening.

[George II]

1. Well done. Thanks!

[Iamaartist]

2. K&R

[TexasBushwhacker]

3. Considering folks over 64 are the most consistent Republican voters

It would be suicide to cut Social Security or Medicare.

[George II]

4. No candidate said he/she would cut Social Security. It's a scare tactic to attract elderly votes.

[Thekaspervote]

5. This!!

[B Stieg]

8. Good point. Thanks.

I thought that sounded fishy, except, perhaps for Ms. Gabbard and her libertarian slant.

[TexasBushwhacker]

9. No DEMOCRATS suggest cutting Social Security

The Republicans talk about it all the time.

[Thekaspervote]

6. OM gosh!! You sound just like your preferred candidate...sensible honest..thank you

[SCVDem]

7. Almost 65 in 3 months,

Funny how my retirement plan is a solo 45.

[madville]

10. Exactly

Everyone knows a MFA-type plan won’t get through Congress for decades at best and no one is currently running on cutting social security on either side that I have seen.

I do believe we can get a public option (that would likely be contracted out to existing insurance companies to administer regardless).

Most people want to here about realistic solutions, not an all or nothing fantasy.

[walkingman]

11. No Democrat is talking cutting SS and I agree we will not get MFA - yet. Actually even if we were to

win the Senate, I don't think enough Dems would vote for it. Many forget a lot of Dems are beholden to corporate lobbyists just like the GOP. I do think that Medicare for those that want it is an option and that is possible. Also major reform regarding Pharma is unlikely, although I think Warren's proposal to contract mfg. generics is possible. The biggest thing for EVERYONE is we make sure that Trump doesn't get another 4 years. Not sure the planet can withstand it.

I so hope that he and his family all go to jail after he leaves - I know it won't happen - money is power in America.

[Squinch]

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[peggysue2]

13. You nailed it, Dr. Toast

All our candidates support and have defended SS. We need to remember what party is hellbent in getting rid and/or seriously damaging the program, as well as Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA, etc, any and all of the safety net programs.

It's never been the Democratic Party or its representatives or the vast majority of American voters. It's the GOP and their big money loyalists, the very people who have no problem supporting social Darwinism, only the strong and rich survive.

As for Medicare 4 All or universal coverage? No, it's not happening in the moment or in 3-5 years. But it is the ultimate goal now of the Democratic Party and its candidates. We'll get there but it will be a long, arduous battle. Right now, serving the greatest good to the greatest number is what we can push for, demand, accomplish.

Pragmatism is not a 4-letter word.

[Hortensis]

14. Right and perfectly expressed.

Thanks.

[gulliver]

15. Social Security won't get cut unless Republicans stay in charge or are able to obstruct

I agree with you that there is absolutely no chance a Dem would cut Social Security. But Republicans will continue to stand in the way of putting it on solid financial ground for the future. They'll continue trying to drive a wedge between young and old and continue to try to privatize. That's why I think we Dems should be saying that we will strengthen Social Security.