What’s on the Table for Obama, Part II

September 30 - Last week, Slate Magazine reported that the Obama campaign had removed language about the Senator's opposition to raising the Social Security retirement age from his website. Since then, the campaign website has restored the previous language on the retirement age, and eliminated language stating that he would "work with members of Congress from both parties to strengthen Social Security and prevent privatization while protecting middle class families from tax increases or benefit cuts." Currently, the website reads (emphasis added to restored text):

"Obama and Biden are committed to ensuring Social Security is solvent and viable for the American people, now and in the future. Obama and Biden will be honest with the American people about the long-term solvency of Social Security and the ways we can address the shortfall. Obama and Biden will protect Social Security benefits for current and future beneficiaries alike. And they do not believe it is necessary or fair to hardworking seniors to raise the retirement age. Obama and Biden are strongly opposed to privatizing Social Security."