AARP blasts Sen. John Cornyn of Texas for using its name and logo in new political ad
Part of Sen. John Cornyn's ad blitz to recast himself as a moderate has drawn the ire of the AARP, which says the Texas Republican used its logo in a new TV spot without permission.
In the ad, which touts Cornyn's healthcare record, a headline flashes onscreen saying, "AARP thanks Senator Cornyn for voting for key Rx bill," offering no citation for the source of the headline. The logo of the nonprofit, which represents the interests of people over 50, is featured prominently in the shot.
“AARP did not authorize or participate in the production of the Sen. Cornyn’s advertisement. Further, Sen. Cornyn’s ad includes the unauthorized use of AARP’s logo," AARP Texas State Director Tina Tran said in an emailed statement. "AARP has a proud 34-year history of non-partisan voter engagement and does not endorse or oppose candidates, nor does AARP make contributions to political campaigns or candidates.”
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