Social Security

Social insecurity and the Obama administration »

By Clarence Lusane, May 20, 2013

President Obama is betraying his own promises and his Democratic base by agreeing to cut Social Security.read more

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Did Obama Plan All Along to Cave on Social Security?

December 18, 2012

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Obama Caving on Social Security »

By Matthew Rothschild, December 18, 2012

It’s not like Boehner had to beat Obama into the ground on this. The President, it seems, was always prepared to give it away.read more

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Bernie Sanders: The Attack on Social Security Is “Immoral” »

By Bernie Sanders, November 16, 2012

“It is absolutely wrong, it is immoral in my view, and it is bad economics to move forward on deficit reduction on the backs of the elderly, the children, the sick and the poor.”read more

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What’s a boomer to do?

July 31, 2012

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Bill Keller’s Misguided Attack on “Entitlements” »

By Matthew Rothschild, July 31, 2012

As if cutting benefits to the elderly and the poor and the disabled is somehow noble!read more

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Bernie Sanders Calls Out Obama on Social Security »

By Matthew Rothschild, July 24, 2012

“It is past time that the president told the American people in no uncertain terms that he will not cut Social Security on his watch.”read more

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Another Bogus Social Security Scare

April 24, 2012

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Obama Remains Rudderless on Social Security

September 23, 2011

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Obama May Still Cave on Social Security »

By Matthew Rothschild, September 22, 2011

His continued willingness to slice into the New Deal and Great Society programs, despite some rhetoric to the contrary, indicates that he remains rudderless and easy to roll.read more

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On Social Security, Obama Goes Where No Republican Dared to Tread »

By Matthew Rothschild, November 12, 2010

We didn’t need a Democratic President to go after Social Security. But we sure got one.read more

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Obama's Betrayal on Social Security

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Obama Turns Back on New Deal »

By Matthew Rothschild, May 13, 2009

Obama campaigned on preserving Social Security and accused McCain of wanting to cut it. Now, by preparing an assault on Social Security, he is engaging in a huge betrayal.read more

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Obama’s Speech on the Economy Falls Flat »

By Matthew Rothschild, April 14, 2009

He had no good defense for why he was not nationalizing the banks. And he threatened your Social Security benefits.read more

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Obama should not tamper with Social Security »

By Brian Gilmore, March 10, 2009

In his recent speech before a joint session of Congress, the president suggested he might fiddle with the program. "To preserve our long-term fiscal health, we must also address the growing costs in Medicare and Social Security," President Obama stated.read more

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