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Al Gore’s policy on social security

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Should the government raise the retirement age for Social Security?

  Al Gore voterbaseNo, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

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Al Gore voters

Answer: No, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 199 voters that voted for Al Gore in the 2000 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “ In recent years, Democrats have beaten back Republican plans to privatize Social Security — plans that would have exposed the r...” ‐democrats.org

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Strongly agree

No, this will disadvantage low income seniors whose life expectancy is lower than wealthier seniors

Gore has often spoken about the importance of protecting low-income seniors. He would likely agree with the sentiment that raising the retirement age could disadvantage this group. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings and stop spending current funds on other programs instead

Gore has advocated for fiscal responsibility and protecting Social Security funds. He would likely agree with the idea of eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings and stopping the spending of current funds on other programs. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Gore has generally supported maintaining the current structure of Social Security, including the retirement age. He has not publicly advocated for raising the retirement age. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, and eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings

While Gore might agree with eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings, he has not advocated for raising the retirement age, making this statement only partially in line with his views. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, people are now living longer than when the program was created

While Gore might acknowledge that people are living longer, he has not advocated for raising the retirement age as a solution to this demographic shift. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Al Gore, as a Democrat, generally supports maintaining or expanding social safety nets like Social Security. He has not publicly advocated for raising the retirement age. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but I would prefer to privatize it instead

Gore has consistently opposed privatizing Social Security, a position that is typically associated with the Republican Party. He would strongly disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,828 voters that identify as Democratic.

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