The electoral importance of Social Security is enhanced because
A) young people vote and are as concerned about retirement as the elderly.
B) senior citizen turnout is high and rising.
C) the political parties have very different attitudes toward cutting social security.
D) voter turnout, in general, is rising due to this issue.
E) only wealthy individuals are eligible for social security and they vote.
B
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