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Candidate Christie Breaks Ranks on the Social Security Issue, Advocates Cuts
While the prevalent mindset during the runup to the election year seems to be a consistent aversion to addressing the Social Security solvency problem head-on, presidential candidate Chris Christie stepped out of line recently with statements calling for reform provisions that many characterize as benefit cuts. Speaking at an Atlanta conference a few days ago, Christie admonished fellow candidates for their absence of intent to deal with the solvency problem. GoBankingRates reporter Vance Cariaga, in a post on their website, recaps Christie’s remarks, quoting him as, ““We have got to have this conversation. And other than me, nobody in this race is willing to talk about it. It’s ridiculous.” Read the Cariaga post here.