Title: Does AARP Support the Democratic Party? | Snopes.com
Headings: Does AARP Support the Democratic Party?
Does AARP Support the Democratic Party?
When individuals support a political party, it does not automatically mean their employer follows suit.
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Does AARP Support the Democratic Party? Does AARP Support the Democratic Party? When individuals support a political party, it does not automatically mean their employer follows suit. Bethania Palma
Published 19 August 2020
Updated 20 August 2020
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A portion of what members and/or donors pay to AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) goes directly to the U.S. Democratic party. Rating
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In mid-August 2020, Snopes readers inquired about a meme circulating on Facebook that claimed money given to AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons), an advocacy organization that lobbies on behalf of retired Americans, goes “directly” to the Democratic party. It’s unclear what exactly is meant by the phrase, “what you pay AARP.”