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House liberals urge Obama to draw hard line: ‘Hands off Social Security!’

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In a letter delivered to the White House moments ago, top House liberals urged President Obama to use his State of the Union speech to draw a sharp line on the popular program for seniors that has helped define the Democratic Party for decades, by delivering Republicans a blunt message: “Hands off Social Security!”

The letter, which was sent over by a source, represents the clearest shot across the bow yet from House Dems on Social Security, and suggests that the left is gearing up for a big fight in the event that Obama signals openness to cuts to the program, as some expect him to do.

Full Story: The Plum Line – House liberals urge Obama to draw hard line: “Hands off Social Security!”