A recent poll conducted by Navigator Research indicates that a significant majority of Republican voters are apprehensive about potential cuts to Social Security and Medicare.
When asked about their concerns regarding GOP plans for tax breaks benefiting wealthy individuals and corporations, potentially resulting in cuts to Social Security and Medicare, 61% of Republican respondents expressed varying degrees of concern.
The survey, conducted between February 15 and February 19, involved 1,000 registered voters across the country. Notably, Democrats exhibited greater concern, with 90% expressing worry, along with 78% of independents.
Even among those who voted for President Biden in 2020 but are disappointed with his economic record, 76% expressed concerns about GOP plans for Social Security and Medicare.
The polling, conducted before the State of the Union (SOTU) speech, preceded some Republicans advocating for cuts to Social Security.
Recently, House Budget Committee Republicans advanced a resolution supporting a fiscal commission that aims to reduce spending on welfare and healthcare programs. Critics argue that such commissions could lead to cuts in vital earned benefits, allowing Republicans to avoid political accountability.
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Last year, the House Republican Committee proposed various changes to the welfare program for the 2024 fiscal year. These included raising the retirement age for full Social Security benefits to 69 and reducing amounts for those earning over a certain threshold.
Social Security advocates strongly oppose such measures, emphasizing the potential negative impact on beneficiaries and the need for fair and transparent policymaking.
