What is are two charactersitics or resources of AARP or another national interest group such as AMA that influences its choice to target congress?
(AARP American Association of Retired Persons)
(AMA American Medical Association)
2006-11-18 09:55:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
the media with a lot of propaganda
and rich people
2006-11-18 09:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Moe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AARP management has a decided liberal bias in politics. It is advocating policies that help or protect senior citizens.
It championed a Medicare drug program. AARP advocates maintaining the Social Security status quo.
AARP sells insurance of all kinds. They publish a magazine and newsletter. They get money from advertisers.
So dues money and advertising revenue are used to persuade Congressmen to support AARP causes.
I am an AARP member, but I oppose their liberal biases. I read the magazine so I can keep up with what AARP management is up to.
2006-11-18 18:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both have large numbers of members who vote and who donate money to political campaigns. Enough said.
Chow!!
2006-11-18 17:57:42 · answer #3 · answered by No one 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a question you are too lazy to answer for your class, lol.
2006-11-18 19:03:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋