Social Security

“I’ll support robust Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security so the folks most at risk in our communities have the support they need. Let’s have robust Medicare services that allow folks to age with dignity — including services such as home and community based care, and dental and vision are covered for Medicare patients.”

“I am proud to earn the endorsement of NCPSSM, and will work alongside advocates on my campaign and in Congress to ensure we’re protecting Social Security and Medicare trust funds before they become depleted in the early 2030’s”

“Protecting Social Security, Medicare, and a dignified retirement”

“Our seniors paid into these programs for their entire lives — and we have an obligation to provide them with the benefits they are owed — and to further improve these programs.”

“Fighting Against Cuts to These Crucial Programs: In Congress, I’ll vote against any legislation that makes cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid — and I’ll stand up to the GOP’s attacks on these crucial programs wherever I can. I’ll also work to undo the Big Beautiful Bill’s cuts to Medicaid that endanger care for many of our seniors.”

“Safeguard Social Security. Safeguard Social Security and defend the benefits seniors earned and rely on.”

“His pledge is simple: to make Maryland a place where families can afford to live with dignity, where seniors can count on their Social Security and Medicare, and where newcomers - like his family once was - are welcomed, not feared.”

“That’s why I will always fight for Social Security and Medicare. Our seniors have paid into Social Security and Medicare over a lifetime of hard work. They’ve earned it. They depend on it. And we’ve got to protect it.”

“Fight to protect Medicare and Social Security, and shore up the Social Security trust funds to fully fund them for future generations”

“Passing comprehensive health care reform, and protecting Social Security and Medicare.”

“As a member of Congress, I’ll work to ensure that Social Security is there for everyone who’s receiving it now, and for everyone who’s paying into it now and depending on it in the future.”

“Protect social security and retirement benefits.”

“Retirement: Protect Social Security and pass the PRO Act to deliver bargaining power and union pensions to more workers.”

“I’ll always defend Social Security and will sign on to the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act, which removes the cap on Social Security Payroll taxes and increases the net investment income tax by 1.2%. While Republicans gut American’s social safety net, I will work to protect the benefits tens of millions have worked hard to earn.”

“Protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and the veterans who served us.”

“I will also stand up for our country’s working families in this critical moment as politicians in Washington weaken programs that give millions of citizens a fighting chance, such as Social Security, Medicaid and support for our veterans.”

“I will fight to protect Social Security and oppose any effort to cut benefits, raise the retirement age, or hand the program over to Wall Street.”

“Ensure that seniors who have earned and paid for their Social Security benefits actually get them.”

“Protect and strengthen Social Security against cuts or privatization”

“While Tom Kean Jr. cozies up to groups trying to privatize these programs and gives tax handouts to billionaires, I am going to fight to get our deficit under control and invest in Social Security and Medicare.”

“I am proud to earn the endorsement of NCPSSM, and will work alongside advocates on my campaign and in Congress to ensure we’re protecting Social Security and Medicare trust funds before they become depleted in the early 2030’s”

“Fight to protect Medicare and Social Security, and shore up the Social Security trust funds to fully fund them for future generations”

“It’s more than a promise — it’s earned. And it needs to be secure for generations to come.”

“As a member of Congress, I’ll work to ensure that Social Security is there for everyone who’s receiving it now, and for everyone who’s paying into it now and depending on it in the future.”

“Darializa will fight to protection workers' rights, increase union density, raise the minimum wage, fund social security, to create and protect job opportunities, and more.”

“Fund social security and secure pensions for all”

“Scrap the cap on Social Security so that higher earners are paying their fair share and keeping the program solvent for all of us.”

“Save Social Security by just having everyone pay their fair share. Social Security is set to face solvency issues in the next decade, but the fix is simple. Eliminating the Social Security payroll tax cap would mean that the top 6% of earners pay their fair share of Social Security payroll taxes just like the other 94% of us. That alone would make Social Security solvent for the next 75 years.”

“Expand Social Security benefits for seniors who need it most. I’ll support legislation like the Social Security Expansion Act, which would increase benefits for seniors by an average of $2,400 per year while keeping the program solvent well into the future.”

“Ensure Social Security Is Funded for Decades”

“We can fully fund Social Security for decades without cutting benefits for the folks who need it most or raising the retirement age.”

“Will is fighting for our government to say YES to funding universal healthcare, social security and quality housing; and NO to billionaire tax breaks and endless war.”

“I support lifting the payroll tax cap, which would guarantee social security for our seniors now, and all of us in the future.”

“It is time to raise the cap on Social Security taxation to stabilize the trust fund and guarantee that Social Security will be truly secure for generations.”

“Third, strengthen Social Security for the next generation. We should address the program’s long-term finances responsibly by asking the wealthiest Americans to contribute their fair share while protecting benefits for middle-class retirees. With sensible reforms now, we can ensure Social Security remains strong for decades to come.”

“Expanding Social Security Benefits and Making the Rich Pay Their Fair Share: Congress hasn’t expanded Social Security benefits in more than 50 years. If elected, I’ll champion Congresswoman Schakowsky’s bill that would increase benefits by $200 a month — $2,400 a year — paid for by applying the Social Security tax to incomes over $250,000.”

“I’ll always defend Social Security and will sign on to the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act, which removes the cap on Social Security Payroll taxes and increases the net investment income tax by 1.2%. While Republicans gut American’s social safety net, I will work to protect the benefits tens of millions have worked hard to earn.”

“Scrap the cap on Social Security so that higher earners are paying their fair share and keeping the program solvent for all of us.”

“Save Social Security by just having everyone pay their fair share. Social Security is set to face solvency issues in the next decade, but the fix is simple. Eliminating the Social Security payroll tax cap would mean that the top 6% of earners pay their fair share of Social Security payroll taxes just like the other 94% of us. That alone would make Social Security solvent for the next 75 years.”

“Eliminate the Social Security Funding Cap”

“I’m the only candidate in this race who refuses corporate PAC money, and I will vote to close these loopholes so everyone pays their fair share into Social Security.”

“Protect social security by taxing the wealthy”

“I support lifting the payroll tax cap, which would guarantee social security for our seniors now, and all of us in the future.”

“It is time to raise the cap on Social Security taxation to stabilize the trust fund and guarantee that Social Security will be truly secure for generations.”

“Third, strengthen Social Security for the next generation. We should address the program’s long-term finances responsibly by asking the wealthiest Americans to contribute their fair share while protecting benefits for middle-class retirees. With sensible reforms now, we can ensure Social Security remains strong for decades to come.”

“Raise the income cap and stop retirement age hikes.”

“Make billionaires pay their fair share to keep the program strong.”

“Billionaires dodge their responsibility while workers fund the system. I will demand the wealthy pay their share to secure Social Security for the future.”

“Social Security is solvent if we protect it and make the wealthy pay their fair share.”

“I support Sen. Bernie Moreno’s proposal to ask the wealthy to pay their fair share into Social Security so that we can strengthen the program and extend its lifespan.”

“Expanding Social Security Benefits and Making the Rich Pay Their Fair Share: Congress hasn’t expanded Social Security benefits in more than 50 years. If elected, I’ll champion Congresswoman Schakowsky’s bill that would increase benefits by $200 a month — $2,400 a year — paid for by applying the Social Security tax to incomes over $250,000.”

“Social Security Expansion Act to increase benefits so our seniors live in dignity”

“Expand Social Security benefits for seniors who need it most. I’ll support legislation like the Social Security Expansion Act, which would increase benefits for seniors by an average of $2,400 per year while keeping the program solvent well into the future.”

“Improving Social Security benefits to help seniors cope with the rising expenses”

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“Protecting and expanding Medicaid, SSI, and SSDI”

“JoAnna will oppose any efforts to cut seniors’ hard-earned benefits. She strongly supports strengthening Social Security and exploring ways to increase benefits, especially for seniors living on fixed incomes.”

“I will fight to protect Social Security and oppose any effort to cut benefits, raise the retirement age, or hand the program over to Wall Street.”

“Protect and strengthen Social Security against cuts or privatization”

“We should expand what Medicare covers — to include dental and vision and hearing — and I’ll oppose any plan to privatize Social Security.”

“Patty opposes any plans to reduce funds allocated to Medicare and Social Security and is against privatization of programs which are utilized daily by millions of American seniors.”

“Second, protect the benefits Americans earned. Social Security is not a handout. Workers paid into it every paycheck of their lives. I will oppose efforts to privatize the program, cut benefits, or push the retirement age further out for working families.”

“Oppose raising the retirement age or privatizing the system.”

“She will also stand up to protect Social Security, oppose any cuts or privatization, and ensure the program is strengthened for current and future retirees.”

“I will fight to protect Social Security and oppose any effort to cut benefits, raise the retirement age, or hand the program over to Wall Street.”

“Changing Social Security’s retirement age, or cutting benefits to the folks who need it the most, would be breaking a promise that spans generations. I will reject any such cuts to Social Security, disability, or survivor benefits.”

“Second, protect the benefits Americans earned. Social Security is not a handout. Workers paid into it every paycheck of their lives. I will oppose efforts to privatize the program, cut benefits, or push the retirement age further out for working families.”

“Raise the income cap and stop retirement age hikes.”

“Protect Social Security, stop retirement age hikes, and block new penalties.”

“Oppose raising the retirement age or privatizing the system.”

“Raising the retirement age cheats workers who built this country. I will oppose it at every turn and defend benefits for those who earned them.”

“Telling a mill worker with bad knees to work another five years is cruel, and I won’t allow it.”

“I will fight any attempt to raise the retirement age or slap new penalties on working people.”

“I have seen my own parents struggle to get by on Social Security, and I will oppose any cuts to Social Security or Medicare. I also oppose raising the retirement age.”

“I’ll protect Social Security and Medicare. If anyone tries to cut Social Security or Medicare or raise the retirement age, I’ll stop them.”

“First, restore Social Security customer service. If Americans paid into the system for decades, they deserve to be able to reach someone when they call. That means restoring staffing levels at the Social Security Administration and ensuring local offices remain accessible, especially for seniors who rely on in-person help.”

“A sensible reform would cap COLA increases for the top 25% of beneficiaries, while preserving full inflation protection for the vast majority of seniors. Everyone would still receive COLAs, but those with the largest lifetime incomes would see smaller adjustments.”

“Too many politicians treat Social Security and Medicare like bargaining chips. I see them for what they are: commitments we’ve made as a country to one another.”

“The central issue, Lamb said, is whom the federal government is serving. Taxpayer-funded programs should protect eligible Americans, including seniors who paid into Social Security and young people working to build a secure future.”