It’s not your grandparents’ AARP anymore. Whether it’s their celebration of the Inflation Reduction Act or historical support of Obamacare, AARP has become more and more brazen in its partisan support of Democratic policy priorities. This overt party favoritism flies in the face of their “non-partisan” claim and is an extreme disservice to their members and their values. AARP cannot maintain its “unbiased” reputation while simultaneously cheering the socialization of America’s health system.
AARP members are just everyday Americans, each with a range of views, philosophies, and backgrounds. Younger people can join AARP earlier now and enjoy the perks of getting discounts and reading the AARP magazine. What members ought to consider however, are what AARP concentrates its lobbying efforts on in Washington; policies that betray the interests of seniors, are endorsed by a single political party, and hand the golden goose to health insurance companies.
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