Florida Seniors Hear Little From Candidates On Entitlements

Florida Seniors Hear Little From Candidates On Entitlements

SARASOTA, Fla. - At the Senior Friendship Center, a bustling hub tucked amid palm fronds and azaleas where elders gather to socialize, exercise, and seek medical care, political banter is interwoven with gentle ribbing and flagrant flirting.

When talk turned to Medicare and Social Security in the days leading up to Florida Republican primary, this critical voting bloc voiced disappointment that the issues disproportionately affecting seniors have been notably absent from debates and candidates’ stump speeches here. Most older voters say they don't know what distinguishes the GOP contenders from each other when it comes to the future of the two programs.

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