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    U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) addresses a rally of striking British workers on August 31, 2022 in London.

    Manchin-Romney Attack on Social Security Is 'Last Thing We Need': Sanders

    The Vermont Independent called for expanding popular federal programs rather than allowing a bipartisan commission to propose devastating cuts.

    Kenny Stancil
    Jan 21, 2023

    Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday slammed right-wing Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin's widely panned proposal to explore slashing Social Security benefits as part of a debt ceiling pact with Republicans.

    During a Wednesday interview with Fox Business at the ruling class' annual gathering in Davos for the World Economic Forum, Manchin (W.Va.) suggested that members of both major U.S. political parties "work together" on solving the nation's so-called "debt problem." Although Manchin didn't explicitly demand cuts to Social Security and expressed opposition to GOP calls for privatization, he singled out the program for intervention, saying that Congress "should be able to solidify it."

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    Advocates Say 'Hell No' as Manchin Pitches Social Security Deal With GOP

    One advocate urged President Joe Biden to "reiterate his commitment to only signing a clean debt limit increase, and specifically rule out a closed-door commission designed to cut Social Security."

    Jake Johnson
    Jan 19, 2023

    Sen. Joe Manchin provoked outrage Wednesday by suggesting congressional Democrats should agree to pursue changes to Social Security as part of a debt ceiling agreement with Republicans, an idea one advocacy group condemned as "negotiating with legislative terrorists."

    In an interview on Fox Business—conducted at the annual gathering of corporate and political elites in Davos, Switzerland—the West Virginia Democrat said that "we have a debt problem" and argued members of both parties should "work together" on solutions. The senator singled out Social Security, even though the program can't by law add to long-term deficits.

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    For a Nice Guy, Mitt Romney Sure Is Mean About Social Security

    For a man who cultivates such politesse, the senator acts like—dare I say it?—an asshole.

    Richard Eskow
    Jun 17, 2022

    I've been fascinated by this exchange between Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) and my friend and colleague Alex Lawson since I first saw it. I can't stop thinking about it, probably because it is one of the worst self-owns I've seen in a long time. Watching Romney fulminate is like looking at a yacht crash in slow motion (with a dog strapped to the top of the yacht).

    When a Washington politician mentions "bipartisanship," what they're talking about is getting big-money Republicans and big-money Democrats to secretly make decisions that go against the will of the people.

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