Collins, Jackson & Social Security
Matt Gagnon breaks down the latest developments in Maine's closely watched U.S. Senate race, including a surprising area of agreement between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson on Social Security taxes. Collins says higher earners should contribute more, but how far would she go? Jackson wants to eliminate the income cap and expand benefits. Plus, new polling shows Collins ahead as questions grow about Social Security's financial future and whether Congress will act before projected trust fund depletion in 2032.
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