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!”