House Republicans Embrace Group that Wants to Privatize Social Security

On Social Security’s 91st Anniversary, Mike Carey Is Still Plotting To Privatize It

After promising to protect Social Security, Carey voted for a “backdoor” scheme to privatize this vital program For nearly a century, Social Security has been the ticket to financial security for millions of Ohioans who have worked hard to retire with grace and dignity.  But Mike Carey and D.C. Republicans are hellbent on destroying it at the behest of billionaires. New reporting reveals that Carey was caught falling in line behind far-right sc…

House Republicans embrace group that wants to privatize Social Security

Several Republicans in competitive House races are touting endorsements from a group that wants to cut Medicare and privatize Social Security. The 60 Plus Association was created in 1992 as a far-right alternative to the AARP. The group claims to represent the interests of American retirees over 60. It was started with seed money from conservative megadonors Charles and David Koch. In 1997, the 60 Plus Association boasted that it was “the first …

Vulnerable Republican Incumbents Tout Endorsement By Social Security Privatization Outfit

Several Republicans in competitive House races are touting endorsements from a group that exists to cut Medicare and privatize Social Security.The 60 Plus Association was created in 1992 as a far-right alternative to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). The group claims to represent the interests of American retirees over 60. It was started with seed money from the far-right billionaire megadonors Charles and David Koch.In 1997, t…