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Tue May 19, 2015, 01:59 PM

May 2015

And Clinton also took a moment to discuss the need to preserve Social Security. She chastised Republicans – though not by name – as “just wrong” for wanting to change the retirement program. “What do we do to make sure it is there? We don’t mess with it, and we do not pretend that it is a luxury – because it is not a luxury. It is a necessity for the majority of people who draw from Social Security,” she said.

“I think there will be some big political arguments about Social Security,” she continued. “And my only question to everybody who thinks we can privatize Social Security or undermine it in some way – and what is going to happen to all these people, like you, who worked 27 years at this other company? What’s going to happen? It’s just wrong.”

Many liberals, who have been urging Clinton to embrace an expansion of Social Security, will likely be pleased by the remarks.

http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/hillary-clinton-dont-mess-social-security

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Hillary Clinton on Workers Rights, Labor Unions, and the Social Security Tax Cap. [View all] NYC_SKP May 2015 OP

Well as you know Hillary will check in with you upaloopa May 2015 #1

I have yet to figure out why he gives a rip. leftofcool May 2015 #3

Do you have something against people being informed? Exilednight May 2015 #49

"We do have a plan. We have a plan for my plan." NYC_SKP May 2015 #4

You have stated your opposition to Hillary upaloopa May 2015 #5

Would it be OK if I post daily facts so that members who are still on the fence can decide? NYC_SKP May 2015 #10

I don't run your life upaloopa May 2015 #11

That's adorable! NYC_SKP May 2015 #12

Don't forget Chelsey's baby upaloopa May 2015 #13

That's who I meant by "another little one who could grow up in the white house"! NYC_SKP May 2015 #15

"Chelsey will be First Lady" - Yow! hootinholler May 2015 #17

Alternating with Bushes, I presume? Jackpine Radical May 2015 #52

never mind, i forgot where i was for a minute NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #27

I care what he posts. 99Forever May 2015 #14

well, it's nice and all that you don't worry your beautiful mind on issues cali May 2015 #24

Exactly right. JEB May 2015 #34

That's not fair, Cali. Jackpine Radical May 2015 #53

Bernie is the real populist, he's been fighting for workers his whole career peacebird May 2015 #2

That's the thing - is there really ANYTHING she WON'T say, closeupready May 2015 #9

Considering how she flip flopped on Iraq Sobax May 2015 #56

Yes, compared to Bernie, Hillary is to the right on the important issues. And, compared to ANY NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #30

Thanks for the link. "Media Forget Context In Effort To Scandalize Hillary Clinton's Assessment..." Cerridwen May 2015 #6

Here's another enlightening and more recent link from Media Matters: Cerridwen May 2015 #7

Media Matters is an arm of the Clinton campaign. . cali May 2015 #26

Oh, I see. Got it. n/t Cerridwen May 2015 #28

often referred to as HRC's "shadow government". NCTraveler May 2015 #42

I found that reference at breibert, newsmax, townhall, and many Cerridwen May 2015 #43

I just didn't get the comment. NCTraveler May 2015 #44

I consider it a balance against the constant r/w crap that gets Cerridwen May 2015 #45

HRC on Labor Unions KMOD May 2015 #8

thread party pooper lol nt msongs May 2015 #16

. KMOD May 2015 #18

Wow. Sounds kinda nice. Doesn't mean anything. salib May 2015 #19

So, what SPECIFICALLY does she propose to do about the S.S. funding gap? progree May 2015 #20

Privatization, maybe? She seems to be avoiding that third-rail. Not particularly courageous. NYC_SKP May 2015 #21

nope KMOD May 2015 #22

So what SPECIFICALLY is she proposing to do to close the funding gap? (please see #20) nt progree May 2015 #25

Reagan era tax rates? You mean BEFORE he cut the top bracket to 28% (I hope) nt progree May 2015 #23

Reagan top tax rates AND effective tax rates, highest ever: NYC_SKP May 2015 #29

sorry, was getting info for you. KMOD May 2015 #31

Good. So that's raising the cap, with a gap. Good. (Note the rhyme) progree May 2015 #32

I do like the rhyme. KMOD May 2015 #33

Eh... kenfrequed May 2015 #35

I agree. But this seems to be about as progressive as it gets, even Bernie Sanders is for the gap progree May 2015 #37

Well I disagree with him on this one. kenfrequed May 2015 #41

We'll soon (perhaps) get more clarity on Hillary's position on the retirement age and the cap progree May 2015 #48

Bernie Sanders is for the gap in this one from March 2015 progree May 2015 #39

Oops - looks like she walked away from raising the cap? progree May 2015 #47

Oh Crap! Hillary Clinton favored raising the retirement age??? NYC_SKP May 2015 #50

Do you mean "raising the maximum wage cap" in your title? progree May 2015 #51

"Clinton supported following the advice of a bipartisan commission that favored raising..." NYC_SKP May 2015 #54

I will have to look more into it, but my quick reaction is I don't disagree with your last sentence progree May 2015 #57

Well, except I don't agree with your "inference" about raising the retirement age progree May 2015 #60

This should be posted as an OP. If you don't want to, I'll do it. cali May 2015 #58

If you do be sure to include her "no new taxes" statement. NYC_SKP May 2015 #59

Go right ahead. I'm already overdue for getting ready for a trip progree May 2015 #61

more recent comments KMOD May 2015 #62

Lotta wiggle room in there... truebluegreen May 2015 #36

It would be nice if people could make their case for their candidate 6000eliot May 2015 #38

OP doesn't realize that unless he convinces people that Bernie would ... JoePhilly May 2015 #46

I would like to call attention to Hillary's stated views on Welfare daredtowork May 2015 #40

Good Catch. Thanks for that. She does in many ways seem to be running for Bill's third term: NYC_SKP May 2015 #55