Funny thing about inflation…
As Democrats are in the political wilderness, we’re still unfortunately not escaping the growing calls to “do something!” – even if the media would much rather focus on the latest reckless stunt the Trump administration is doing (and which, in this case, rightfully deserves more media coverage.) Aside from the legal battles, Senate Democrats are proposing a clear solution to the attacks on DOGE that are a prominent reminder of why people should be voting Democrat in the first place: an emergency increase in Social Security benefits.
The bill, sponsored by Chuck Schumer, Liz Warren and Ron Wyden, offers a $200 monthly increase to beneficiaries – with the provision taking inflation into account. It’s a reminder that despite Trump being elected to tame inflation, it’s actually picking up at significant paces and we’ll soon be seeing considerable price increases – particularly with the costs of energy. Therefore, it’s a staunch reminder that not only is this Republican regime going after the hard-earned benefits that Trump promised he wouldn’t touch, but that they’re driving inflation out of control – something Republicans barely even mention anymore.
Sure, this bill is likely to not go anywhere in a Republican dominated Senate, but killing the bill is also a losing proposition for the GOP. It would make a perfect commercial for Democratic campaigns that not only are Republicans fine with Social Security field offices being gutted, they killed the chance they were given to take care of it – and they’re responsible for the inflation they started last time too, back when the pandemic hit.
James Sullivan is the assistant editor of Brain World Magazine and an advocate of science-based policy making