Social Security Emerges in Midterms as Democrats Target Scott Perry in Battleground Races
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Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 14
Social Security Emerges in Midterms as Democrats Target Scott Perry in Battleground Races
2 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 14
Summary
Social Security has become a central issue in competitive midterm districts, with Democrats using benefit-cut fears to try to unseat Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania.
A projected shortfall could trim benefits by nearly 25%, giving Democrats a concrete argument as they court older voters worried about retirement income.
In Perry's district, 78-year-old Betty Fundalewicz said she still works part time but fears the expected reduction, underscoring how the issue is landing with seniors.
The fight shows how entitlement security is shaping battleground House races beyond Pennsylvania as both parties compete for voters sensitive to retirement benefits.