Biden tells Fla. seniors Romney-Ryan will raise their Social Security taxes

[babylonsister]

http://thehill.com/blogs/on-the-money/domestic-taxes/259211-biden-tells-fla-seniors-romney-ryan-will-raise-their-social-security-taxes

Biden tells Fla. seniors Romney-Ryan will raise their Social Security taxes
By Alicia M. Cohn and Bernie Becker - 09/28/12 01:24 PM ET


Vice President Biden on Friday told Florida seniors that Mitt Romney wants to make them pay $460 more in taxes on Social Security.

“Gov. Romney proposes significant changes, that would result in beneficiaries getting considerably less in their Social Security check in the future," he said, beginning a two-day campaign tour in Florida with a grassroots event at Century Village, a retirement community in Boca Raton. "If Gov. Romney’s tax plan goes into effect, it could mean everyone, everyone, would have to pay more taxes on the Social Security benefits they now receive. The average senior would have to pay $460 more in taxes on their benefits.”

Biden took a more subdued, serious tone in the speech, making a careful argument in an attempt to chisel away at the "credibility" of the Republican ticket.

"Who are you going to believe?" he asked several times, charging that Romney cannot explain how he will pay for entitlement benefits in his budget because he refuses to raise taxes on the wealthy and the only other way to increase revenue is to raise taxes on the middle class.

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Biden closed by pushing back hard on the "culture of dependency" he said that Romney and Ryan think defines this country. He said that was how Ryan described America in the book "Young Guns," co-written with Majority Leader Eric Cantor (Va.) and GOP Whip Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) in 2010. The theme was also raised by Romney's recently revealed comments to a private fundraiser last May, when Romney said 47 percent of Americans don't pay taxes and are "dependent" on the government. The Obama campaign has pointed out that some seniors don't pay taxes, casting Romney as out of touch and dismissive of half the country.

"I don't recognize the country they're talking about," Biden said. "I know where I come from, Americans got knocked down, but they're getting back up. I know where I come from, nobody feels dependent; all they're looking for is an opportunity."

[babylonsister]

4. I don't know; I guess it depends on the make-up of the Senate and

who is in charge. I think this is part of Ryan's 'budget' proposal.

[cr8tvlde]

2. Why is Paul Ryan even in this conversation...he and his family lived off Social Security...

the safety net it was designed to be.

How dare he climb the government teat ladder and pull it up behind him. He has not had a real job...ever. Paul Ryan is a product of nothing but public largesse/taxpayers. I'm sorry his father died, but glad there was a safety net. It seems like the Ryan household had at least two social security checks coming in. I'm OK with that...but get him the Hell out of the pity-party-overtaxed-Republican's conversation.

Fire him ... as VP and as Congressman from Wisconsin. He has betrayed his roots. Let him now go out and find himself a JOB.

[stevend56]

3. Got to love Joe

His mannerisms when he speaks are endearing.