That’s why I’m very doubtful that it will actually happen. Lots of posturing, a few nominal changes, but otherwise little change.
There’s a reason why people who oppose these sorts of benefits use the term ‘ratchet’.
Or, I’m wrong, they stick by their principles and repeal a lot of these benefits, and a significant number of Republicans stay home next election and they lose.
But my main point is that it hasn’t happened yet. And during that time, low information voters (i.e. most) won’t likely change their base opinion.
