York, PA – A new digital ad launched today across Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District draws attention to GOP Rep. Scott Perry’s support for privatizing Social Security, repealing the requirement that Medicare negotiate lower drug prices and raising the retirement age. Perry’s opponent in the November 5th election is Janelle Stelson.

The 30-second ad notes that Perry claims, “No Republican is talking about cutting seniors’ benefits.” However, that claim is untrue. The House GOP Budget Blueprint calls for raising the retirement age and privatizing Medicare, and Perry repeatedly voted against allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices for seniors.

More than 28% of registered voters in PA-10 are 65 years of age or older. The 30-second spot, paid for by Retired Americans PAC, will be shown to older voters throughout the district.

“Rep. Perry has a dismal record on seniors issues. He has supported privatizing Social Security and raising the retirement age,” said Richard Fiesta, an expert on retirement security issues and Treasurer of Retired Americans PAC. “He has also opposed legislation to lower drug costs by requiring Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices for seniors; cap out-of-pocket drug costs at $2,000 a year; cap insulin copays at $35 per month; and make necessary vaccines free for all Medicare beneficiaries.”

“Older voters will play a critical role in this election,” added Fiesta. “They need to know the facts so they can choose the candidate who will protect their interests.”

In addition to the ad running in PA-10, Retired Americans PAC is currently running independent expenditure campaigns in PA-7, AZ-01, AZ-06, and MI-07.

Retired Americans PAC is the independent political arm of the Alliance for Retired Americans. Retired Americans PAC works to elect candidates who are committed to strengthening retirement security, protecting the interests of older Americans and defeating those who have taken positions that would harm older Americans.

Below is a transcript of the ad, “Game Show.”

HOST: Welcome to “What A Bad Deal!” The high-stakes game about your financial future.

HOST: Today’s contestant: Congressman Scott Perry. He claims No Republican is talking about cutting seniors’ benefits.

HOST: Let’s see what Scott supports – Number one…Our retirement money goes to Wall Street.

HOST: Two. Skyrocketing drug costs.

HOST: Three. Work til you’re 70? Oooo…

HOST: Scott Perry backs all three.

Tune in next time for more of Scott Perry’s lousy choices on What A Bad Deal!

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Paid for by Retired Americans PAC. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.