Republicans are going after Social Security. We're fighting back.

 

First, Senate Republicans proposed ending Social Security within five years. Then, in the face of massive public backlash, Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott tried to deny it. But as much as Republicans try to backpedal away from their plan to end Social Security, it's right there in black-and-white, in their 11-point "Rescue America" plan.1 The best way we can really ensure that Social Security is safe for the future is to pass the Social Security 2100 Act. This bill would expand benefits and shore up funding to keep Social Security strong for the rest of the century. With Republicans on the defensive, we have a chance to push this bill through now—if we can mobilize enough grassroots support. The Republican agenda proposed by Senate Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott would phase out any law, including Social Security and Medicare, after five years unless Congress renewed it. Separately, Republican Senator Mitt Romney has proposed cutting Social Security benefits for younger Americans.2 But a whopping 95% of Americans support Social Security, and the public response to these proposals has been brutal.3 That's why Republicans are trying to pretend they don't support their own proposals. They know it's political suicide. Now, we need to go on offense and push for legislation that would protect Social Security for the long haul. Demand Progress has sent nearly 40,000 messages to Congress this month in support of Social Security 2100. If these Republicans really support Social Security, then make them prove it by voting for this bill. The time to act is now, so please, don't just delete this email. Every dollar counts, so chip in whatever you can afford. Will you chip in $20 and help protect our social safety net and stop the Republican plan to end Social Security? Thanks for standing with us, Robert and the team at Demand Progress PS: Your contributions keep us nimble and prepared to take on important fights like these as they happen. Will you become a monthly donor to keep our work going? DONATE Sources: 1. Business Insider, "GOP Sen. Rick Scott says Republicans are 'parroting' Democratic attacks on his tax plan only hours after McConnell criticized it," March 31, 2022 2. The Guardian, "Romney suggests cutting retirement benefits for younger Americans," March 31, 2022 3. AARP, "AARP Poll Finds Near-Universal Support for Social Security After 85 Years," August 14, 2020 PAID FOR BY DEMAND PROGRESS (DemandProgress.org) and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Join our online community on Facebook or Twitter.