Ryan McConaghy

Third Way

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Economic Program Director at Third Way, a centrist Democrat group that advocates for Social Security reforms

Ryan McConaghy on KCRW

Last week, the Wall Street Journal quoted John Rother, policy director of the AARP saying, "The ship was sailing. I wanted to be at the wheel when that happens."

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With 37 million members and a massive budget, AARP claims it's the voice in Washington for senior citizens, America's most reliable voting bloc.

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