Exclusive: Fox-backed seniors group exposed as conservative front

By Sahil Kapur
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 -- 12:01 pm

Group's founder formerly headed firm bankrolling Beck, Hannity projects

WASHINGTON -- The seniors group American Seniors Association (ASA) describes itself as a conservative alternative to the AARP and has attracted notable press coverage this year for its opposition to health care reform. A Raw Story investigation, however, reveals that the group has a massive web of affiliations to right-wing activists, think tanks, politicians, media and executives -- signaling ideological motivations than extend well beyond serving the interests of seniors.