Obstructionists are Wrong; Americans Want Social Security Reform

In recent weeks, opponents of Social Security reform have cited media polls to claim decreased public support for reforms to the system. When closely analyzed, however, these polls show absolutely the opposite. It is indisputable that Americans are overwhelmingly supportive of the need to reform Social Security. While there is no consensus on the best solution, the polls show that Americans believe something must be done to fix Social Security now.

Americans understand that Social Security is in trouble and needs to be fixed:

• New York Times/CBS News, conducted June 10-15, 2005
  92% feel that the financial situation of Social Security is in trouble.
• FOX News/Opinion Dynamics, conducted April 25-26, 2005
  74% (and 80% of those under age 55) believe the Social Security system is something that the President and Congress need to fix now.

And want Democrats to offer Social Security solutions:

• New York Times/CBS News, conducted June 10-15, 2005
  67% believe Democrats should offer alternatives ideas for Social Security reform instead of just saying no to any reform ideas and making no changes in the program.
• Zogby/CATO, conducted June 1, 2005
  70% say opponents of President Bush's plan should put their own plan on the table.

It's Time for Congress to Reform Social Security
It's their Job
Americans Expect It

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