GOPers talk entitlement reform at NH summit
Leading Republican presidential contenders aren’t shying away from proposals to overhaul Social Security and Medicare—once considered untouchable third rails of American politics. Chris Christie, Marco Rubio and Jeb Bush all told audiences at the Republican Leadership Summit in New Hampshire this week that the United States must rein in spending on those programs, largely by raising the minimum age of eligibility. Their comments set up a potential clash with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton—and pose a fresh test of whether younger generations are willing to side with a party that proposes big changes to decades-old programs. Read more…
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