Republican Platform Raises Concerns !

Republican Convention Platform Raises Concerns

The Republican Party held its nominating convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota this week, officially nominating Sen. John McCain of Arizona for President and Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska to be Vice President. As a U.S. Senator, McCain has a 29% voting record with the Alliance on issues important to retirees, including a score of 0% in 2007. Gov. Palin offended many by mocking community organizers during her speech. "Community organizers help bring food and health care to senior citizens. They educate and mobilize seniors and others who are often forgotten in this country. It was deeply offensive to hear their work belittled and turned into a cheap punch line," said George J. Kourpias, President of the Alliance.The Republican platform mentions Medicare, focusing on its “out of control growth.” In citing Social Security, the platform calls for “reform” while touting “personal investment accounts.” “Beware seemingly innocent buzzwords that mask true intentions,” continued Mr. Kourpias. “Because the wording in their platform does not mention any of the positive developments that Social Security and Medicare have brought, there is reason for seniors to be concerned. Words like ‘reform’ can be used to mask continuing attempts to privatize Social Security and Medicare.”!

Editorial : More of the same from McCain ! He wants his Wall Street buddy`s To have our money !