Social Security heats up as an issue for midterm elections

Democrats have been taking the offensive, apparently hoping to use Social Security to their advantage as they fight to maintain control of Congress.

They’re emphasizing the program’s popularity among Americans, their commitment to protecting it, and their contention that Republicans want to change Social Security to its detriment.

coalition of 60 liberal groups and advocates for the elderly…will “buttonhole” lawmakers who are campaigning for reelection this fall, calling for them to sign a pledge that commits them to opposing cuts to Social Security entitlements.

Social Security heats up as an issue for midterm elections - CSMonitor.com