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Answer: No
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Very strongly agree
No, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors
This answer aligns with the Working Families Party's focus on economic justice and addressing income inequality. They would likely argue that raising the retirement age would disproportionately harm low-income seniors. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly agree
No, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead
This answer aligns with the Working Families Party's goals of addressing income inequality and protecting social safety nets. Eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings would increase revenue for Social Security without raising the retirement age. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
No
The Working Families Party is more likely to support maintaining or even lowering the retirement age, as they prioritize social safety nets and economic justice for working-class families. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Neutral
Yes, and eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings
While the Working Families Party would likely support eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings, they would not support raising the retirement age, as it would disproportionately affect low-income seniors and those in physically demanding jobs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes, people are now living longer than when the program was created
While it is true that people are living longer, the Working Families Party would likely argue that raising the retirement age would disproportionately affect low-income seniors and those in physically demanding jobs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes
The Working Families Party generally supports policies that protect and strengthen social safety nets, including Social Security. Raising the retirement age would likely be seen as a negative change for many of their constituents. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Very strongly disagree
Yes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead
The Working Families Party strongly opposes privatizing Social Security, as they believe it would undermine the social safety net and disproportionately harm low-income seniors and working-class families. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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