Republicans Against Retirement

Something strange is happening in the Republican primary — something strange, that is, besides the Trump phenomenon. For some reason, just about all the leading candidates other than The Donald have taken a deeply unpopular position, a known political loser, on a major domestic policy issue. And it’s interesting to ask why.

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At GOP Debate, Social Security Has a Moment

While other pundits watched yesterday’s Republican presidential debates for the histrionics and the horserace, my focus was on domestic issues of importance to Americans over age 50. Here, it came down to a single exchange about Social Security.

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Most 2016 GOP Presidential Candidates Would Push Seniors Into Poverty By Cutting Social Security

Given the Social Security views of those who took the debate stage Thursday night, Americans should be very worried.

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Yes, Americans Do Favor a Revenue-Only Approach to Social Security Reform

Our study indicates that the American people understand that the purpose of Social Security is to help achieve basic economic security for workers and their families in retirement. Workers earn the right to benefits through their contributions.

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