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THE ISSUE: SOCIAL SECURITY

John McCain Photo by AP

John McCain

  • As in 2005, strongly supports President Bush's proposal of personal savings accounts
  • Remains opposed to raising taxes and calls for a bipartisan effort to address the solvency problem
  • "Nothing's off the table" when it comes to saving Social Security
Barack Obama Photo by AP

Barack Obama

  • Rules out raising the retirement age for benefits
  • Does not rule out any options to strengthen system
  • Says lifting cap on level of income taxed is "probably going to be the best option"