{"id":2086836,"date":"2023-11-01T13:41:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T17:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/huge-majority-favors-changes-to-save-social-security-and-medicare-poll\/"},"modified":"2023-11-01T13:43:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T17:43:10","slug":"huge-majority-favors-changes-to-save-social-security-and-medicare-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/huge-majority-favors-changes-to-save-social-security-and-medicare-poll\/","title":{"rendered":"Poll shows overwhelming support for Social Security and Medicare reforms."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhuge-majority-favors-changes-to-save-social-security-and-medicare-poll%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2086836&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>An Overwhelming\u200d Majority \u200dof Voters Call for Urgent Action on Social Security and Medicare<\/h2>\n<p>An <strong>overwhelming majority<\/strong> of voters believe that immediate changes are\u200d necessary to ensure\u200b the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-go-to-war-against-joe-bidens-450k-payouts-to-border-crossers-civilizational-homicide\/\" title=\"Republicans Go to War Against Joe Biden's 0K Payouts to Border Crossers: 'Civilizational Homicide'\">long-term viability<\/a> of Social Security and Medicare, according to a <strong>new survey<\/strong>. The poll, conducted by the Taxpayers Protection Alliance, reveals that <strong>87% of likely voters<\/strong> are calling on lawmakers to start working on reforms to extend the lifespan of Social Security\u2064 and\u2063 prevent benefit cuts. Similarly, <strong>89% of \u2064respondents<\/strong> believe that changes should be made as soon as possible to\u2062 guarantee the \u2062solvency of Medicare.<\/p>\n<h3>Concerns over the Future of Entitlement Programs<\/h3>\n<p>Prior to the survey, participants were informed about the estimated timelines for \u200cautomatic spending cuts to each entitlement program. \u200dSocial Security is projected to face cuts in <strong>2035<\/strong>, while the Medicare Hospital Trust Fund is expected to be depleted between <strong>2028 and 2031<\/strong>. TPA\u2064 President David Williams emphasizes the seriousness \u200cof these findings, stating, &#8220;Our polling shows that Americans are seriously \u2062worried about the solvency of these entitlement programs. Congress can no longer ignore the facts that without \u200baction, Social Security\u2062 and Medicare\u200d will face deep and automatic cuts.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Williams adds, &#8220;Proactive steps must be taken to reform\u200c these fiscally unsound programs or\u2063 Americans will face\u2063 the consequences of their representatives&#8217; blatant disregard for the uncomfortable truth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Call for Presidential and Congressional Candidates to \u200dAddress Financial Challenges<\/h3>\n<p>The survey also reveals that <strong>90% of voters<\/strong> believe that the <strong>2024\u2062 presidential and congressional candidates<\/strong> should discuss the financial challenges facing Social Security and Medicare. It is important to\u2064 note that while all age groups\u200c want the candidates\u200b to address this issue, the urgency to safeguard \u200cthese programs varies across generations.<\/p>\n<p>For \u200bexample, only <strong>33% of Generation Z voters<\/strong> (aged 18\u200b to 26) strongly agree that the candidates should address their plans for\u200d Social Security, compared \u2063to <strong>75% of baby boomers and the Silent Generation<\/strong> (those over the age of 59).<\/p>\n<h3>Exploring Solutions and Voter \u200dPreferences<\/h3>\n<p>One potential solution that has been discussed is raising the retirement age to strengthen Social Security.\u2062 However,\u200c the survey indicates that voters \u200care not in favor of this \u2062approach. Nearly <strong>60% of likely voters<\/strong> find it either totally or mostly unacceptable to raise the retirement age to access full \u200cSocial Security \u2064benefits, with only <strong>9% supporting<\/strong> this idea.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, voters prefer alternative fixes. More than <strong>70% of respondents<\/strong> find it acceptable to limit benefits for higher-income individuals, while <strong>60% believe<\/strong> that keeping Social Security afloat by cutting spending\u200b on other federal programs is an acceptable solution.<\/p>\n<p>TPA President David Williams concludes, &#8220;This poll is \u200ca fiscal wake-up call to Congress and all presidential candidates.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions \u200dshould lawmakers\u2063 take to prioritize\u2064 and address the urgent financial challenges of Social Security and Medicare<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Annot afford\u200b to ignore\u200c these\u200c concerns\u2064 any longer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Proposed Solutions<\/h3>\n<p>The\u200b survey also asked respondents \u2063about their opinion on various proposals to address the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mcdonalds-ending-business-in-russia-after-32-years\/\" title=\"McDonald\u2019s Ending Business In Russia After 32 Years\">financial challenges faced<\/a> by Social Security and Medicare.\u2062 The \u200dmajority of voters, <strong>64%<\/strong>, support gradually raising \u2063the retirement age to\u2063 increase \u200dthe sustainability of Social Security. Additionally, <strong>57%<\/strong> believe that \u200dincreasing the\u2063 payroll tax cap \u2062on wage \u200dearnings would help improve the financial stability of both programs.<\/p>\n<p>It is\u200d worth noting that while respondents expressed concerns about the future\u200d of these\u2062 programs, they also showed a strong desire to maintain the\u200b benefits they provide to\u2062 seniors and retirees. Over <strong>85%<\/strong> of voters stated\u2064 that it is important \u2063to \u2063ensure that Social Security benefits keep\u200d pace with the cost \u2063of living,\u2063 while <strong>82%<\/strong> believe that Medicare should \u200ccontinue to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/huge-majority-favors-changes-to-save-social-security-and-medicare-poll\/\" title=\"Poll shows overwhelming support for Social Security and Medicare reforms.\">cover essential healthcare \u200dservices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>The Role\u2062 of \u2064Lawmakers<\/h3>\n<p>Given the widespread concerns expressed by voters, it \u2062is apparent that\u200c urgent action is needed to\u200b address\u2063 the financial challenges faced by Social Security \u2064and Medicare. Lawmakers must prioritize \u200dthese issues and work together \u200cto find bipartisan\u2064 solutions that ensure the \u2062long-term viability of these critical \u200dprograms.<\/p>\n<p>Some possible approaches that policymakers should\u2062 consider include increasing\u200b the retirement age\u200c gradually, adjusting the payroll tax cap to\u200c generate additional\u2062 revenue, exploring\u2063 means-testing for \u200dhigher-income beneficiaries, and implementing measures to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sally-c-pipes-dont-buy-progressives-medical-debt-myth\/\" title=\"Sally C. Pipes: Don't Buy Progressives' Medical Debt Myth\">reduce healthcare costs<\/a> \u2064without \u200ccompromising the quality \u2063of care provided\u200d to\u2064 Medicare beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, public\u200d awareness \u200dand education\u2062 campaigns should be initiated to ensure that voters understand the importance of these initiatives and the potential impact on their future\u2064 benefits.\u2064 This will help\u2063 build support and foster a sense of urgency among the public\u200c and elected officials.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The overwhelming majority of \u200dvoters recognize the need for immediate action to address the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seniors-told-to-brace-for-far-lower-social-security-payment-boost-in-2024\/\" title=\"Seniors warned of reduced Social Security boost in 2024.\">financial challenges\u2062 faced<\/a> by Social Security and Medicare. With projected timelines for\u200c automatic spending cuts looming, lawmakers must respond to this urgent call for reform. By \u2063implementing changes such\u200d as gradually\u2064 raising the retirement age and increasing\u2063 the \u200bpayroll\u200b tax cap, while maintaining the essential benefits \u200bprovided by \u2064these programs,\u2063 policymakers can \u2064ensure their long-term sustainability and guarantee a secure future for America&#8217;s retirees. The \u2063time for action is now, and the future of these vital programs \u2062depends on the commitment and collaboration\u200d of \u2064elected officials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent survey by the Taxpayers Protection Alliance reveals that most voters believe urgent action is required to sustain Social Security and Medicare. The nonprofit group, known for advocating smaller government, released the poll on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for prompt changes to ensure the viability of these programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2086837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2086836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2086836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2086836"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2086836\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2086837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2086836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2086836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2086836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}