To: Sen. Tina Smith (MN-2)
Senator Al Franken: Protect Social Security
We call on Al Franken to lead a filibuster if necessary to stop a deal to cut Social Security benefits as part of the fiscal showdown. Social Security does not add to the deficit and should be off the table on any fiscal deal.
Why is this important?
Social Security is the most successful social program in US history. It is completely self funded and is not in any major crisis. It does not not add to the budget deficit and therefore should be off the table in any political negotiations to address the deficit. Sen. Franken has a duty to his constituents to protect Social Security from those who want to de-fund and privatize it.