Benjamin Harris: “Social Security, in my opinion, is undoubtedly the bedrock of the U.S. retirement system.”

But, by adding $1.9 trillion to the national debt, the tax law gives Republicans their latest justification to target Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.

I also know that most of the good work we can all do together happens beneath the political din and sensationalized conflict.

If confirmed, I will listen to you and work with you to make real progress for every American.

The reality is that the Republican tax bill is doing exactly what virtually all mainstream economists and Democrats said it would do.