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I am new to AARP and this site but could anyone tell me if AARP endorses anyone for President.&nbsp; I had heard they endorsed Obama .&nbsp; Hope it is a nasty rumor but would like to know for sure.
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Is AARP Political

posted at October 18, 2012 5:04 PM EDT
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First: October 18, 2012
Last: October 18, 2012
I am new to AARP and this site but could anyone tell me if AARP endorses anyone for President.  I had heard they endorsed Obama .  Hope it is a nasty rumor but would like to know for sure.

Re: Is AARP Political

posted at October 18, 2012 6:22 PM EDT
Posts: 483
First: December 21, 2011
Last: June 6, 2013
AARP leadership tends to lean towards socialism. I don't think they're allowed to endorse a candidate since they are nonprofit, but the obama justice department under eric holder will always look the other way when it comes to things that favor their position.
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I am new to AARP and this site but could anyone tell me if AARP endorses anyone for President.  I had heard they endorsed Obama .  Hope it is a nasty rumor but would like to know for sure.
Posted by MMeadors

Re: Is AARP Political

posted at October 21, 2012 3:42 PM EDT
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First: October 13, 2012
Last: June 15, 2013
President Barack Obama isn't talking about it and neither is Mitt Romney. But come January, 163 million workers can expect to feel the pinch of a big tax increase regardless of who wins the election.

A temporary reduction in Social Security payroll taxes is due to expire at the end of the year and hardly anyone in Washington is pushing to extend it. Neither Obama nor Romney has proposed an extension, and it probably wouldn't get through Congress anyway, with lawmakers in both parties down on the idea.

Even Republicans who have sworn off tax increases have little appetite to prevent one that will cost a typical worker about $1,000 a year, and two-earner family with six-figure incomes as much as $4,500.

Why are so many politicians sour on continuing the payroll tax break?

Republicans question whether reducing the tax two years ago has done much to stimulate the sluggish economy. Politicians from both parties say they are concerned that it threatens the independent revenue stream that funds Social Security. (Read More: Presidential Tax Plans Could Bruise US Muni Market)

They are backed by powerful advocates for seniors, including AARP, who adamantly oppose any extension.

Full Article: http://tinyurl.com/93bzs2e

Re: Is AARP Political

posted at October 21, 2012 3:58 PM EDT
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First: December 21, 2011
Last: June 6, 2013
What's wrong with SS taxes being used to pay for Social security? Dropping the tax by 2% was a political ploy. It was never intended to be permanent.
 Response to Re: Is AARP Political:
President Barack Obama isn't talking about it and neither is Mitt Romney. But come January, 163 million workers can expect to feel the pinch of a big tax increase regardless of who wins the election. A temporary reduction in Social Security payroll taxes is due to expire at the end of the year and hardly anyone in Washington is pushing to extend it. Neither Obama nor Romney has proposed an extension, and it probably wouldn't get through Congress anyway, with lawmakers in both parties down on the idea. Even Republicans who have sworn off tax increases have little appetite to prevent one that will cost a typical worker about $1,000 a year, and two-earner family with six-figure incomes as much as $4,500. Why are so many politicians sour on continuing the payroll tax break? Republicans question whether reducing the tax two years ago has done much to stimulate the sluggish economy. Politicians from both parties say they are concerned that it threatens the independent revenue stream that funds Social Security. ( Read More : Presidential Tax Plans Could Bruise US Muni Market ) They are backed by powerful advocates for seniors, including AARP , who adamantly oppose any extension. Full Article: http://tinyurl.com/93bzs2e
Posted by wisemagic

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