Tulsi Gabbard

Strongly agree

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

Gabbard has highlighted the disproportionate impact that raising the retirement age would have on low-income and working-class Americans, who often have lower life expectancies. She has argued that such a policy would be unfair and would exacerbate inequality. 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

Gabbard has publicly stated her opposition to raising the retirement age, emphasizing the need to protect Social Security for current and future retirees. She has supported measures to strengthen the program rather than reduce benefits or delay eligibility. 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

Gabbard has supported eliminating the income cap on taxable earnings as a way to strengthen Social Security. She has also criticized the use of Social Security funds for purposes other than retirement benefits, advocating for reforms to ensure the program's long-term viability. 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, and eliminate the income cap on taxable earnings

While Gabbard supports eliminating the income cap, she does not support raising the retirement age. Combining both policies would not align with her stated positions, so she would likely oppose this answer. 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 Gabbard acknowledges demographic changes, she has not supported raising the retirement age as a solution. She has instead focused on protecting benefits and finding alternative ways to ensure Social Security's solvency, such as lifting the income cap. 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 disagree

Yes

Tulsi Gabbard has consistently opposed raising the retirement age for Social Security. During her time in Congress and in her 2020 presidential campaign, she argued that Social Security should be protected and expanded, not cut or delayed. She has stated that raising the retirement age would harm working-class Americans who rely on these benefits. 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

Gabbard has never supported privatizing Social Security. In fact, she has criticized efforts to privatize or otherwise undermine the program, aligning herself with those who see Social Security as a vital public safety net. 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.