Examiner Editorial: Obamacare is good for AARP but not for its members

At first glance, it might not make much sense that AARP, formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, would be among the most vigorous of Obamacare advocates. The group bills itself as a non-partisan advocacy group that guards federal programs benefitting older Americans, and its 38 million members give it enormous clout: For years it has blocked common sense reforms to Medicare.

But AARP is not working in its members’ interest by acting as a cheerleader for Obamacare. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the program slashes Medicare spending by $741 billion through 2022, and thus endangers access to care for seniors.