1.0 link 127984 <![CDATA[McCain Claimed "Privatization" Was Necessary For Social Security]]> http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/09/20/mccain-claimed-privatizat_n_127984.html With the financial world in an unpredictable crisis, the political debate has shifted sharply to the efficacy of turning government programs over to the private market.

In particular, the Obama campaign has begun highlighting John McCain's support for privatizing Social Security, the venerable government institution known as a third rail of politics.

Appearing in Florida on Saturday, the Democratic nominee warned voters that his opponent's plan would leave the retirement security of senior citizens at the whims of an erratic market....

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