Yes, Republicans want changes to Social Security and Medicare entitlements—because some changes are needed

Yes, Republicans want changes to Social Security and Medicare entitlements—because some changes are needed

Growing up, I used to watch a sportscaster whose catchphrase was “Let’s go to the videotape!” And then he’d show a monster home run, touchdown pass or slam dunk. During his State of the Union address, President Biden taunted Republicans for saying they want to cut Social Security and Medicare—even “sunset” it every five years, meaning that if lawmakers didn’t vote to keep the programs, they would sunset—vanish. Republicans were outraged.