Emily Cain Endorsed by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare

Press Release

Citing her record standing up for Maine seniors and her commitment to do so in Congress, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSSM) has endorsed Emily Cain, Democratic Candidate for Maine's Second Congressional District.

"The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare is endorsing Emily Cain for election to the U.S. House of Representatives because she understands the key roles Social Security and Medicare play in the well-being of all Americans," said Max Richtman, President and CEO of the NCPSSM. "Emily Cain wants to stand up to those in Congress who would cut modest Social Security benefits. And, she wants to ensure that traditional Medicare is not privatized, which would only benefit insurance companies. It is clear to the National Committee that Emily Cain will be a champion for the 93,000 seniors who live in Maine's second congressional district."

According to the Maine chapter of AARP, 94 percent of older Mainers receive Social Security. Social Security is the only source of income for 1 in 3 Maine seniors and without Social Security, nearly half of Maine's seniors would have incomes below the poverty line.

"No one who spends their life working for a living, serving their country, giving back to their community, or raising the next generation should have to live in poverty when they are older," said Cain. "Social Security and Medicare are critical for Maine seniors and I am committed to protecting and preserving these vital programs to help Maine seniors avoid the financial struggles that are far too common for retirees."

Founded in 1982, the NCPSSM is dedicated to protecting Social Security and Medicare benefits for all communities and generations. Among its accomplishments, the NCPSSM stopped a proposal to increase Medicare premiums in Social Security payroll tax holiday legislation, fought to ensure Medicare was improved and strengthened as part of the Affordable Care Act, and stopped a Social Security cost-of-living-adjustment cut.

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