AARP Statement from Director of Government Relations David Sloane on Results
of Iowa Caucuses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire / -- "Baby boomers were engaged
and involved in the Iowa caucuses at significant levels, with polling showing
over 70 percent of Republican and 60 percent of Democratic caucus goers over
the age of 45. Further, entrance polling shows these caucus goers are
concerned about where the candidates are on the most pressing domestic issues:
health care and financial security. Tonight's results also indicate that these
kitchen table issues are not merely important to older Americans, but younger
ones as well. As candidates address the issues important to this country they
must ensure that solutions to these issues are fair to all generations.
"Governor Huckabee's success is not surprising as he began more than a
year ago talking to AARP members -- attending multiple AARP events and hearing
the concerns affecting the 50-plus population. Similarly, Senator Obama's
victory tonight shows the importance of his renewed efforts to focus on the
issues that matter most to AARP members.
"As the candidates move to campaign in New Hampshire, it's become clear
that the issues that matter most to our members will be critical. Those
candidates who address the issues of affordable health care and lifetime
financial security will continue to get the attention of all generations, as
well as AARP members."
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization that helps people
50+ have independence, choice and control in ways that are beneficial and
affordable to them and society as a whole. AARP does not endorse candidates
for public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or
candidates. We produce AARP The Magazine, published bimonthly; AARP Bulletin,
our monthly newspaper; AARP Segunda Juventud, our bimonthly magazine in
Spanish and English; NRTA Live & Learn, our quarterly newsletter for 50+
educators; and our website, http://www.AARP.org. AARP Foundation is an
affiliated charity that provides security, protection, and empowerment to
older persons in need with support from thousands of volunteers, donors, and
sponsors. We have staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia,
Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
SOURCE AARP
Drew Nannis of AARP, +1-202-236-7016
