John McCain is Trying to Have it Both Ways

When it comes to Social Security and his plan to fund it, John McCain is trying to have it both ways. Earlier in July, Sen. John McCain called the way that Social Security is funded a "disgrace." Last Sunday in an interview with George Stephanopoulos, John McCain said that all options were on the table. When pressed if that meant that he would consider raising the Social Security taxes he said "Yes." Later that day, his communications director was interviewed and he said that raising taxes is not being considered and never will be. In a town hall forum earlier this week he was asked by two children if he planned to raise taxes and he said plainly in a one word answer "No." He laughed knowing why the question was asked and the answer his handlers required him to give.

Look, either you are willing to do what it takes to save Social Security and all options are on the table or you are seeking to privatize the program. For a brief moment last Sunday, McCain showed that party bucking, maverick side, of himself. But his handlers reigned that in, gave him his talking point medicine, and he was back on the trail acting like a good little politician. He says he is not for privatization then advocates for private accounts. He says all options are on the table except raising taxes. We need a strait answer from Mr. McCain and we need it now!

We need this issue to stay in the news and in the face of voters. August 14th is the birthday of Social Security. Be ready for a rally on that date to keep this issue alive.

Medicare is Anouther Year Old

On July 30th Medicare turned another year older and this time its a little stronger than it would be thanks to congress this month. Medicare is still in trouble and by many accounts, the program will start running in the red within 10 years. More must be done to keep this program safe and healthy so that our nations seniors may be safe and healthy.