In New Hampshire at a forum sponsored by the AARP, five of the six Democratic presidential candidates attending blasted the advocacy group for backing President Bush’s proposed overhaul to the Medicare system. The candidates charged the bill will aid insurance and drug companies at the expense of seniors. According to the Los Angeles Times, hundreds of AARP members in attendance cheered when the candidates criticized the position of the AARP leadership. AARP plans to spend $7 million on advertising to support the Medicare legislation.
Democratic Candidates Bash AARP Over Medicare Bill
HeadlineNov 19, 2003