Prediction: Boehner's "Change SS to retire at 70" will be a major game changer in Nov.

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http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20009192-503544.html

House Republican Leader John Boehner said in an interview with the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review out today that he would back raising the Social Security retirement age to 70 for those who will not retire for another 20 years.

The comment - along with Boehner's statement that the financial reform compromise reached last Friday creates a bill that amounts to "killing an ant with a nuclear weapon" -- has drawn the attention of Democrats eager to cast the GOP as uncaring about the problems of average Americans.

In a time when people are full of fear about their economic security Boehner gives them reason to be even more afraid.

It is unimaginable that anyone would say anything so idiotic before the election. Tomorrow every group that targets baby boomers is going to be out in full voice. The AARP will have mailings about this for months, Boehner just gave them their biggest opportunity to raise funds in their history.

It makes the "Apology to BP" look like a burp.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Boehner lose his leadership position over it, then again that would be way to logical for Republicans.

I can see extending it one year but to the age of 70? Are you fucking nuts?

Are you unaware of what is happneing in France when they suggested raising it to 62?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100624/ap_on_bi_ge/eu_france_retirement_strike

PARIS – Trains stood still and children played instead of studied as workers around France went on strike Thursday to protest President Nicolas Sarkozy's plans to raise the retirement age by two years to 62.

Neighboring countries suffered along with Paris commuters, as walkouts by drivers delayed or canceled trains from Italy and Switzerland. Some flights were dropped or delayed.

Boisterous crowds of protesters filled Marseille's port and wide Paris avenues, as unions staged nearly 200 marches in several cities over a broad reform to the money-losing pension system, part of efforts around Europe to cut back on growing public debts.

"Sarkozy, Don't Touch our Pensions!" read one banner at the Paris march, near a cardboard coffin marked: "Here lies Roger. He's 60, and he died before getting his retirement."

This guy makes Michael Steele look like Einstein.

I can't wait to see what Limbaugh says about this, lol.