AARP
Announces Prime Sponsorship of "Issue Alley" at Oct. 16th Presidential
Debate and Launch of Campus-wide Activities on Future of Social
Security, Medicare
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With under a
month until the November 2012 elections and New York's Presidential
Debates just a few short days away, AARP announced a key sponsorship
today to keep issues that matter to 50-plus voters front and center for
the candidates; specifically Social Security, Medicare, and Financial
Security.
AARP will serve as the prime sponsor of Issue Alley at the Presidential
Debate, an area which has mobile campaign exhibitions hosted by CNN,
C-SPAN, Rock the Vote and other nonpartisan groups, where they will
each make their case to voters on what should be the most important
issues for the upcoming debates and elections. AARP is also sponsoring
a series of activities prior to the Presidential Debate on October
16th,
taking place at Hofstra University on Long Island, to bring attention
to the critical concerns of 50-plus voters, including hosting several
on-campus, intergenerational conversations on the future of Social
Security and Medicare.
"As part of our long-standing history of providing our 37 million
members and the general public basic, non-partisan information about
where the candidates stand on issues important to the 50-plus
population, AARP is proud to join Hofstra University in sponsoring
Issue Alley at the upcoming Presidential Debates in New York as a
part of our 2012 voter engagement efforts. Our members tell us that
they want Social Security and Medicare to be there for their kids and
grandkids because they know just how critical these programs are to
retirement security," said AARP Executive Vice President Nancy
LeaMond.
"These are important issues to voters of all ages, and AARP encourages
everyone to make their voice heard about what they think should be done
to strengthen Medicare and Social Security."
To a roomful of over 250 participants, AARP held an intergenerational
conversation on Social Security and Medicare last night on Long Island
at the Hofstra campus and will hold a similar event on Tuesday, October
16th.
The You've Earned a Say TourMobile, part of AARP's national
conversation on the future of Social Security and Medicare, will stop
at Hofstra at the Debate to engage Americans with the pros and the cons
of policy options being discussed in Washington and on the campaign
trail, and allow them to send a message to the candidates.
These activities are part of AARP's proud 26-year tradition of
providing non-partisan information so voters can make informed
decisions and choose candidates that best fit their views and
values. AARP is non-partisan and does not endorse candidates for
public office or make contributions to either political campaigns or
candidates.
In addition to the debate at Hofstra University, AARP has sponsored
Presidential Debate activities at the University of Denver (CO), the
upcoming Vice-Presidential Debate at Centre College (KY), and the final
Presidential Debate at Lynn University (FL).
Last month, AARP launched the "You've Earned a Say: Vote for Retirement
Security" 2012 Voters' Guides at
www.earnedasay.org, featuring information from
presidential, senatorial and congressional candidates – in their own
words – on their plans to strengthen Social Security, Medicare and
financial security.
Earlier in August, AARP released a series of surveys on the opinions of
voters ages 50 and over, which found that these voters overwhelmingly
think the candidates have not done a good job of explaining their plans
on Social Security (67%) and Medicare (63%). Voters 50-plus –
across party lines – say that getting more information on the
candidates' plans on Social Security (72%) and Medicare (70%) will help
them determine their vote on Election Day.
"Voters of all ages are sending a clear message to the candidates and
campaigns: They are tired of the 30 second ads and political
spin. They want straight answers about the candidates' plan for
the future of Medicare and Social Security," added LeaMond.
For more information, please visit
www.earnedasay.org.
About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan
organization, with a membership of
more than 37 million, that helps people 50+ have independence, choice
and control in ways that are beneficial 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, the definitive voice for Americans 50+ and the
world's largest-circulation magazine; AARP Bulletin, the go-to news
source for the 50+ audience; AARP VIVA, a bilingual lifestyle
multimedia platform addressing the interests and needs of Hispanic
Americans; and national television and radio programming including My
Generation and Inside E Street. The 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. AARP has staffed offices in all 50 states, the District of
Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Learn more at www.aarp.org.
SOURCE AARP New York
DALLAS, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Pizza Party may not have
been invited to participate in the political debates thus far, but that
doesn't mean the tastiest party in the race will be kept quiet come
Oct. 16.
To assure America that the real issues being debated in households
across the country every night aren't sidestepped by the candidates any
longer, The Pizza Party is offering free pizza for life* to an official
attendee who asks either of the participants the age-old burning
question – Sausage or Pepperoni? – during the live telecast town hall
format presidential debate on Oct. 16 at Hofstra University.
Pizza Hut, which last week announced
the long overdue formation of The Pizza Party and introduced its
crowd-pleasing Big Dinner Box as the Party's candidate, will reward the
free pizza should the question get asked. Fans of The Pizza Party, and
frankly, who isn't, are encouraged to register and show their support
at PizzaHut.com/PizzaParty.
Visitors receive free Stuffed Pizza Rollers with their next online
order just for signing up. Fans are also encouraged to use the hashtag
#ThePizzaParty on debate night in order to further push for this
question to get asked of either of the candidates.
"We recognize there are a lot of serious issues to be debated, but
we also know a lot less serious – but no less important – ones are
being discussed every night inside houses across the country," said
Kurt Kane, CMO, Pizza Hut. "So for the candidates to be able to show
that they're in tune with all the issues, we felt a pizza-related
question on behalf of The Pizza Party was very appropriate for a town
hall debate."
Along with empowering America through the debate, The Pizza Party is
also asking for America's help in selecting the running mate for the
Big Dinner Box. Ballots will open at PizzaHut.com/PizzaParty
this Thursday, Oct. 11, the same day the vice presidential candidates
take the stage for their own debate. Those who have signed up on the
website to be a member of The Pizza Party can choose between wings,
pasta or Stuffed Pizza Rollers as the VP.
More information about the debate reward, the VP candidates and the
mission of The Pizza Party is available at PizzaHut.com/PizzaParty.
*Reward recipient must be an official attendee and ask either
candidate during the live telecast "sausage or pepperoni" or "pepperoni
or sausage." Complete reward details are available at PizzaHut.com/PizzaParty.
About Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut, America's Favorite Pizza, delivers more pizza, pasta and
wings than any other restaurant. The only pizza company to be named a
top ten franchise in 2012 by Entrepreneur Magazine, Pizza Hut began 50
years ago in Wichita, Kansas, and today operates nearly 10,000
restaurants in more than 90 countries. Pizza Hut, Inc. is a subsidiary
of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM). To check out what's new at Pizza Hut
visit PizzaHut.com, or keep up with the brand via its
social media channels at social.PizzaHut.com.
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