Reply #16: Apparently the House Progressive Caucus is also worried about the purpose of the commission

[dflprincess]

per this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x4527402">House Dems To Obama: No Cuts To Social Security

In a letter to be sent to President Obama, obtained by TPM, House Democrats will pledge to vote against any legislation based on the commission's report unless Social Security is taken off the table.

"We oppose any cuts to Social Security benefits, including raising the retirement age," the letter reads. "We also oppose any effort to privatize Social Security, in whole or in part.... If any of the Commission's recommendations cut or diminish Social Security in any way, we will stand firmly against them."

Of course, this is the same caucus that vowed to fight for a strong public option so you probably don't have to worry about them standing in the way of Obama getting what he wants.