Instead of talking about ways to save Social Security, Republicans are talking about a plan that will destroy it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reid claims Republicans are not trying to save Social Security but are instead pursuing a plan that would dismantle it.
- In plain terms
- Republicans want to destroy Social Security instead of saving it.
- What can you take from it?
- Critics view Republican Social Security plans as destructive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are the specific goals of Republican Social Security proposals?
- How do critics define destroying Social Security?
Another view
This is a partisan claim that may not reflect the actual intent of the proposed plans.
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