President Obama on Medicare, Social Security, Health Care

Where Obama Stands on Your Issues

What the president said during the campaign about Medicare Social Security health care and more

Photo by Evan Vucci/AP The president reelect, Barack Obama. The presidential election is over. The winner has been declared. What is it he (and his running mate) said during the campaign about Medicare, Social Security, health care — and other issues important to 50+ voters? Here, a collection of campaign coverage that appeared on AARP.org. br

The candidates spoke with the AARP Bulletin about Medicare, Social Security and more. br

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Read or watch his address to the audience at AARP's Life@50+ Event. br

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AARP The Magazine visited with the president to talk about campaign issues — and being a dad. br

The candidate's official positions on Medicare, Social Security and the financial security of retirees. br

No voucher plan (like the policy proposed by the Romney-Ryan ticket) but maybe a bill. br

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To expand insurance coverage, the president's health care law seeks to expand access to Medicaid. br

A look at the president's proposals and policies from the 2008 campaign through today. br

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A vow to strengthen the program — and not turn it over to Wall Street. br

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney faced off about Medicare, Social Security and health care issues.

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Joe Biden sparred with Paul Ryan about Medicare, Social Security and more. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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