My Blog
Politics

The GOP’s Long War Against Social Security

The GOP’s Long War Against Social Security
The GOP’s Long War Against Social Security


Paul Krugman: “First of all, if Republicans had absolutely no desire to make major cuts to America’s main social insurance programs, why would they sunset them — and thus create the risk that they wouldn’t be renewed? As Biden might say, c’mon, man.”

“And then there’s that historical record. Two things have been true ever since 1980. First, Republicans have tried to make deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare every time they thought there might be a political window of opportunity. Second, on each occasion they’ve done exactly what they’re doing now: claiming that Democrats are engaged in smear tactics when they describe G.O.P. plans using exactly the same words Republicans themselves used.”

Phillip Elliot: Why the GOP squabble over Social Security and Medicare is about power more than policy.

FavoriteLoadingSave to Favorites

Related posts

Politics Podcast: Team spirit From Biden, Disunity In Texas

newsconquest

Biden administration makes the case for organized labor with potential autoworkers strike looming

newsconquest

American hostages: Biden administration in search for US citizens held captive by Hamas following the attack against Israel

newsconquest