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The third rail isn’t what it used to be. As the Social Security fund’s insolvency nears, more lawmakers are open to tax hikes—even Republicans

The third rail used to end careers. Now it's just a number a Republican says out loud on the record.

“I’m willing to look at the tax rate. I am willing to raise the amount of income through tax.”

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The third rail isn’t what it used to be. As the Social Security fund’s insolvency nears, more lawmakers are open to tax hikes—even Republicans — SignalPop