Staying Fit
The presidential election is over. The winner has been declared. What is it he (and his running mate) said during the campaign about Medicare, Social Security, health care — and other issues important to 50+ voters? Here, a collection of campaign coverage that appeared on AARP.org.
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Obama: Where He Stands
The candidates spoke with the AARP Bulletin about Medicare, Social Security and more. Read
The President Takes Questions From AARP Members
Read or watch his address to the audience at AARP's Life@50+ Event. Do
The President and Father
AARP The Magazine visited with the president to talk about campaign issues — and being a dad. Read
Barack Obama On the Issues
The candidate's official positions on Medicare, Social Security and the financial security of retirees. Read
Barack Obama on Medicare
No voucher plan (like the policy proposed by the Romney-Ryan ticket) but maybe a bill. Read
Barack Obama on Medicaid
To expand insurance coverage, the president's health care law seeks to expand access to Medicaid. Read
Barack Obama on Health Care
A look at the president's proposals and policies from the 2008 campaign through today. Read
Barack Obama on Social Security
A vow to strengthen the program — and not turn it over to Wall Street. Read
The Presidential Debates
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney faced off about Medicare, Social Security and health care issues. Read
The Vice Presidential Debate
Joe Biden sparred with Paul Ryan about Medicare, Social Security and more. Read
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