William Galston
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“You put it all together, and I would say that — especially if you're 75 and above — you're doing pretty well compared to the rest of America,”
William Galston · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Galston says Americans aged 75 and above are doing comparatively well relative to the rest of the country.
“It's not as though you'll be out on the street.”
William Galston · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Galston says the safety net means seniors will not be left out on the street.
“And the people who are feeling the most pressure are young families in the 30- to 45-year-old range.”
William Galston · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Galston identifies young families aged 30 to 45 as feeling the most financial pressure.
“Affordability is the central issue in the forthcoming midterm elections,”
William Galston · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
A Brookings Institution expert says affordability is the dominant issue in the upcoming midterm elections.
“Who's feeling these pressures the least? Seniors,”
William Galston · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Galston says seniors are the group least affected by affordability pressures.
“There, again, there's a safety net,”
William Galston · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Galston says the social safety net, including Medicaid for long-term care, provides a backstop for older adults.
“Nothing else is close.”
William Galston · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-16
Galston emphasizes that no other issue comes close to affordability in the midterm elections.