Social Security

Social Security

Each Presidential hopeful opposes Social Security privatization and supports efforts to protect defined benefit plans.


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U.S. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.)

Supports modest changes, such as raising the income cap subject to Social Security tax.


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U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.)

Intends to convene stakeholders to address funding shortfall projected for 2041.


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U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.)

Will insist on pay-as-you-go budgeting that protects Social Security.


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Former U.S. Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.)

Wants to pursue a non-ideological, bipartisan solution to expand the life of the Social Security Trust Fund.


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U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich

Supports moving retirement age from 67 to 65.


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U.S. Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.)

Plans to close Social Security funding gap by both benefit and tax changes.


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Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.)

Plans to increase economic growth above 1.3 percent to ensure Social Security viability.

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