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| A Weekly Dose of Reality on Social Security Reform May 10th |
Editorial Boards Agree: Inaction Is Not A Solution
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“The Social Security system does need fixing. And the longer Congress ducks it, the more the fix will hurt.” (Editorial, Washington Post, 5/1) |
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“Bush's willingness to begin addressing that unpleasant reality puts pressure on Democrats to do the same. They don't want Bush's dessert course because it's politically unpalatable. So what do they want? What dish do they intend to contribute to this political potluck?” (Editorial, USA Today, 5/1) |
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“By adjusting the formula for future benefits based on income, Mr. Bush has now embraced the 'fairness' claims that Democrats say they hold dear. So are they serious or not? On first response, not...If Bill Clinton were the President proposing this, Democrats would be doing "fairness" cartwheels.” (Editorial, Wall Street Journal, 5/2) |
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“The president is still holding on to his desire to see part of the Social Security program made into a system of personal investment accounts...Still, there's no good reason for Democrats to walk away now. What the president had to say Thursday is the closest thing to an olive branch one is likely to see in Washington these days.” (Editorial, Portland Press Herald, 5/2) |
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“It's time now for Democrats to offer some serious contribution of their own to this debate. So far, four Social Security solvency plans are ready for Senate consideration, none authored by Democrats. Constructive criticism is one thing. Denying the numbers, stroking polls and refusing to help in catching the falling Social Security star is something else.” (Editorial, Grand Rapids Press, 5/8) |