Most people think saving Social Security is urgent — we need leaders who agree

By Sen. Bill Cassidy

Published October 2, 2023 6:51pm ET

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Most people think saving Social Security is urgent — we need leaders who agree — FILE - In this Feb. 11, 2005 file photo, trays of printed social security checks wait to be mailed from the U.S. Treasury's Financial Management services facility in Philadelphia. For the second straight year, millions of Social Security recipients can expect an historically small increase in benefits come January 2014. (AP Photo/Bradley C. Bower, File) | Bradley C Bower

As I watched the recent presidential debate, there were two words conspicuously absent: Social Security. It appears that in the 2024 presidential race, the leading Democratic and Republican candidates have steered clear of addressing the impending challenges of Social Security. This silence leaves many voters with the impression that if candidates aren’t prioritizing its welfare, then perhaps they need not be concerned, either.

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