Progressives can get frustrated with Democrats in election years: The
party sometimes runs away from signature accomplishments, such as the
creation and expansion of the social safety net, in fear of being labeled
tax-and-spend liberals.
But U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston)
bills the party’s association with Social Security, Medicare, and
Medicaid as “political winners” this election season.
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