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First Speaker

(4,858 posts)
Wed Feb 8, 2023, 12:06 AM Feb 2023

I am no longer concerned about Biden's age. Not after tonight.

...yes, I admit it: I *was* worried about it. A little. He'll be 82 next year. Of course you have to be concerned about a presidential term ending with an incumbent who's 86. But there he was tonight, exactly the same old Joe he's been for 50 years. Sharp, masterful. At times, maybe--maybe--you could see the man who's had a stutter issue. But that's nothing new. Biden is one of these lean old guys who go on forever. The man I saw tonight is utterly capable of another term as President, and he's the man the party and the nation need. Unless a major health issue crops up, let 'er rip...

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I am no longer concerned about Biden's age. Not after tonight. (Original Post) First Speaker Feb 2023 OP
yes....we need the stability really... FirstLight Feb 2023 #1
My mother lived to be 90. wnylib Feb 2023 #2
My thought exactly. Abolishinist Feb 2023 #3
I never was concerned about his age. I'm 81 and fit to take on any MAGA point of view anytime! nt Samrob Feb 2023 #4
if biden is fit for the job, so be it. AllaN01Bear Feb 2023 #5
From your lips to God's ears Hekate Feb 2023 #6
The best SOTU I've seen dpibel Feb 2023 #7
Joe showed he can still rock and roll tonight, Bayard Feb 2023 #8
He was sharp tonight MiniMe Feb 2023 #9

FirstLight

(13,360 posts)
1. yes....we need the stability really...
Wed Feb 8, 2023, 12:15 AM
Feb 2023

My dad is 89 and in decline. What I saw with Joe tonight was him getting excited and having his stutter stuff break through. I have always been a Bernie person but the age factor has bothered me too for a few years.

Joe told them where to go and how to get there tonight

wnylib

(21,482 posts)
2. My mother lived to be 90.
Wed Feb 8, 2023, 12:20 AM
Feb 2023

She was mentally sharp and coherent right up to the end.

Biden showed tonight that he is strong and capable. Gave some great and witty spontaneous responses during a fantastic speech.

4 more years.

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