ME-Sen: Shenna Bellows (D), "Protecting Social Security Does Not Mean Defending The Status Quo"

Although I have mixed feelings about Down With Tyranny, I did enjoy this guest post from U.S. Senate candidate Shenna Bellows (D. ME) regarding Social Security:

http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/...

Too many Mainers feel that Washington is simply not listening. And they are right. The conversation about Social Security benefits in Washington right now has focused for too long on cutting Social Security at great cost to seniors and our communities. But there is a better way.

Progressive Democratic Senators are signing on to the “Strengthening Social Security Act of 2013.” We can and we should expand Social Security, not cut it. Benefits should be linked with a more realistic Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers that takes into account the high costs seniors face with healthcare and housing. We need to ensure meaningful cost of living increases. We can eliminate the cap on Social Security payroll contributions, so that top income earners continue to contribute fairly to the system as their income rises.

With corporations cutting worker pensions, Social Security benefits are more important than ever. We can’t cut our way to prosperity. As Maine’s next U.S. Senator, I will stand up for seniors to strengthen Social Security benefits, not cut them. - Down With Tyranny, 12/10/13

Well said and I'm glad to have another candidate running on the idea of expanding Social Security.  If you would like to learn more about Bellows campaign and even donate, you can do so here:

http://bellowsforsenate.com/