AARP Cheat Sheet for Presidential Debate and Issue Alley in Hempstead

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Oct. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AARP, a sponsor of the 2012 Presidential Debates today released its cheat sheet for the media as they plan activities for the Debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York on October 16^th.  AARP plays host to a series of activities and events around their "You've Earned a Say" Tour, focused on a robust conversation the candidates have begun on Social Security and Medicare, some of the hottest issues for 50-plus voters across the nation. Below find more details about AARP's sponsored activities around the debate that are open to the press. 

A Hofstra University Campus Map can be found here: http://www.hofstra.edu/pdf/about/infocenter/infocenter_print_campusmap.pdf

Activity on Monday, October 15, 2012

Morning

WHEN: 10:30 A.M. – Noon ET

WHAT: You've Earned a Say opinion leaders forum with NYC African American/Black leaders discussing Social Security and Medicare in the presidential debate and what the issues mean in the community.

WHO:

Glynda Carr, Co-founder, Higher Heights;
Khalil Muhammad, Executive Director – Schomburg Center for Black Culture;
Dr. Una Clarke, Esq., Former NYC Council Member; Community Activist;
Hazel Dukes, New York State Conference President – NAACP;
Rev. Elaine Flake, Greater Allen AME Cathedral;
Khelan Bhatia, Sr. Advisor for Voter Education, AARP

WHERE: Schomburg Center for Black Culture, Harlem, NY: http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/64/directions

Activity on DEBATE DAY

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Morning event

WHEN: 9:30 A.M. -11:30 A.M.

WHAT: AARP town hall meeting with members and the public on option Medicare and Social Security solvency options being discussed on the campaign trail and in the debates.  Great opportunity to talk with 50-plus voters and AARP experts about the issues.

WHO: AARP leaders from the New York State and national offices, and voters across generations.

WHERE: Hofstra campus, Axinn Library, Room 246 (2^nd floor).  

http://www.hofstra.edu/pdf/about/infocenter/infocenter_print_campusmap.pdf

Afternoon event

WHEN: 2 P.M. – 5 P.M.

WHAT: You've Earned a Say Tourmobile will be making a stop on its nationwide tour, to listen to what voters have to say about the Medicare and Social Security debate and let them share their views with the candidates.

WHO: Public, AARP staff

WHERE: Mack Student Center parking lot.

Evening event

WHEN: 7:00 P.M. – 11:00 P.M.

WHAT: You've Earned a Say Town Hall meeting and Debate Watch Party. Watch a video preview here: http://youtu.be/p_qkU1CXIn8. Great opportunity to get the views of 50-plus voters and AARP on the debate.

WHO: AARP volunteers, staff, and voters

WHERE: Hofstra campus, Axinn Library, Room 246 (2^nd floor).  

http://www.hofstra.edu/pdf/about/infocenter/infocenter_print_campusmap.pdf

AARP is also serving as the prime sponsor of Issue Alley at the Oct. 16^th Presidential Debate in New York, 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 in the debates and elections. Issue Alley will be in the Mack Student Center and open from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.

More information is available at 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