NCPSSM - National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
08/06/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/06/2024 08:06
Harris-Walz Is a Winning Ticket for American Seniors
"Kamala Harris' selection of Tim Walz as her running mate solidifies the 2024 Democratic ticket as incontestably pro-Social Security, pro-Medicare/Medicaid, and pro-senior. 'This election is a binary choice,' Walz said. 'Donald Trump plans to cut Social Security and give tax cuts to the wealthy.' Walz added that the Biden-Harris administration 'has worked to strengthen Social Security and protect your hard-earned money.'
We enthusiastically endorsed Kamala Harris for President because of the administration's impressive record on seniors' issues (including protecting Social Security & Medicare and pushing the Inflation Reduction Act through Congress to lower drug prices).
By selecting Tim Walz as her running mate, Kamala Harris has re-affirmed that commitment. As a member of the U.S. House, Walz consistently voted in accordance with our priorities as a seniors' advocacy group, earning a 100% rating on our legislative scorecard for the 114th congress.
During his five years as governor, Walz has worked to protect Minnesota seniors. His One Minnesota budget included provisions to support older adults and family caregivers at a time when the state's demographic is 'aging rapidly.' During the pandemic, Governor Walz made it a priority to get seniors vaccinated, declaring, 'We set out to protect the most vulnerable Minnesotans, and we are honoring that commitment.'
Through his words and actions, Tim Walz has proven himself to be a champion for Minnesota seniors. His advocacy dovetails perfectly with Kamala Harris' commitment to enhancing older American's financial and health security - especially protecting Social Security and Medicare.
The new Democratic ticket provides a stark contrast with Donald Trump and J.D. Vance, who cannot be trusted to defend Americans' earned benefits - and who throughout the years have called for cuts to "entitlements" and later tried to back off of those statements. As President, Trump submitted successive White House budgets that included billions of dollars in Social Security and Medicare cuts.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have been steadfast in their support of seniors. We are confident that Harris and her excellent new running mate will earn the votes of workers and retirees across America." - Max Richtman, President & CEO, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
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