Schumer says Dems to stand tough on SS

New York Times:

Senator Charles E. Schumer of New York said his fellow Democrats viewed it as "a bit of a ruse" that would probably end with the White House's disavowing any willingness to consider tax increases.

"Democrats are not going to be taken in by smoke signals," Mr. Schumer said. "The president says this is a crisis, so it's up to him to put a concrete, complete, comprehensive plan on the table."