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On the 87th Anniversary of Social Security, Voters Fear Republican Cuts and Want Democrats to Expand Benefits [1]
['Bella Kumar']
Date: 2022-08-15
By Carly Berke and Devi Ruia
Since Senator Rick Scott, the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, released his 11-point plan to “Rescue America” — which includes a proposal to end all federal legislation, including Social Security, after five years — the GOP has made it clear that it has set its sights on cutting Social Security benefits. In June, Sen. Lindsey Graham went on the record about Social Security, hinting that seniors should “take a little less” and “pay a little more in” to improve the solvency of Social Security. And in August, Sen. Ron Johnson said Social Security and Medicare should be classified as “discretionary spending,” meaning Congress can vote to increase or decrease Social Security funding every year at its own discretion.
However, recent polling from Data for Progress throughout June and July finds that voters overwhelmingly support Social Security and want Congress to expand Social Security benefits to help beneficiaries meet rising costs. These Republican attacks on Social Security are in sharp contrast with public opinion, and Democrats should capitalize on this opportunity to communicate about their efforts to protect and expand Social Security.
Americans are already frightened the government will cut Social Security benefits. Data for Progress polling finds that 86 percent of voters are “very” or “somewhat” concerned that the U.S. government will reduce Social Security benefits for those who currently receive them. We also find that 79 percent of voters are concerned the government will privatize Social Security, and 67 percent of voters are concerned the government will raise the Social Security eligibility age over 62.
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