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LakeArenal

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61. Totally ageist.

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Wed Dec 5, 2018, 11:53 PM

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The Age of Presidential Candidates [View all] Garrett78 Dec 2018 OP

Trump and Reagan were elected due to illegalities. guillaumeb Dec 2018 #1

So did Nixon Caliman73 Dec 2018 #12

This guy is in his 40s Sherman A1 Dec 2018 #2

I could vote for Harris / Booker Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #3

I WILL vote for the Democratic nominee... Moostache Dec 2018 #4

but what if it's Jarvanka! Hermit-The-Prog Dec 2018 #7

Winning Dem candidates have been in their 40s or 50s. Take note Dems for 2020. brush Dec 2018 #5

Yep. Harris-O'Rourke works for me. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #8

That would be a good ticket. Since O'Rourke came on the scene he has to be considered... brush Dec 2018 #21

I was and still am against the Beto for President idea, but I'm fine with Beto for VP. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #22

I like him for VP as well. On a winning ticket in 2020 would establish him as a winner... brush Dec 2018 #23

Is Jimmy Carter eligible for another term? BaileyBill Dec 2018 #6

Thanks for this post maxsolomon Dec 2018 #9

There's nothing ageist about this. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #14

Totally ageist. LakeArenal Dec 2018 #61

Mental and physical deterioration happens with age. No avoiding that reality. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #62

My brother-in-law died of sudden cardiac death at 30 yrs old... cynatnite Dec 2018 #10

Exceptions prove the rule. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #11

Please share the particulars of the 80 year old you know maxsolomon Dec 2018 #16

I disagree with you... llmart Dec 2018 #51

It's both luck and self-care. And experts don't all agree regarding your comment about today's kids. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #57

I didn't say it was JUST luck. that's Trump who says that. maxsolomon Dec 2018 #60

the biggest reason mccain didn't win was because of the economy . it's why almost any republican JI7 Dec 2018 #26

Where was all this mental deterioration talk LakeArenal Dec 2018 #63

Clinton would have been 68 when taking office. Biden will turn 78 in 2020. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #64

But she wouldn't have stayed 68. LakeArenal Dec 2018 #65

I'm not generalizing about people over 60. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #66

You most certainly are generalizing. LakeArenal Dec 2018 #67

If you say so. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #68

I remember Carl Hayden as Senate President Pro Tem DFW Dec 2018 #13

You left out one of the "in-betweens": Tom Steyer. He will be 63. StevieM Dec 2018 #15

I left off him and Bloomberg, as I don't take either seriously. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #17

Maybe you will take him seriously after he wins the presidency. StevieM Dec 2018 #18

I don't take either, along with Avenatti, seriously for different reasons. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #19

OK, fair point. You didn't equate them. I just don't like the comparison between Bloomberg StevieM Dec 2018 #20

What makes the hedge fund manager and philanthropist qualified to be POTUS? Garrett78 Dec 2018 #24

He is a great environmentalist who will prioritize climate change. StevieM Dec 2018 #25

There are many environmentalists. The only reason Steyer's in the conversation is... Garrett78 Dec 2018 #31

Steyer is in the conversation because he has led the charge to impeach Trump. StevieM Dec 2018 #32

He's in position to do so because of money. Many want to impeach but can't buy TV ads. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #37

Fair enough. But I like what he has done with his money and I like him. StevieM Dec 2018 #38

Of course. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #39

If age is going to be such a big thing in this and I was to play along Doreen Dec 2018 #27

Changes in longevity average age, makeup of candidate pool, American health delisen Dec 2018 #28

It remains a fact of life that with age comes mental and physical deterioration. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #30

Our opponent will be 74 in 2020 Freddie Dec 2018 #29

And someone who will turn out the Obama coalition in a big way. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #33

I still love my Jeff Merkley MurrayDelph Dec 2018 #34

I am not big on putting a candidate forward who is 70+. WeekiWater Dec 2018 #35

At least 15 people will run, and perhaps as many as 30. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #36

I will be surprised if 20 people don't run. I think it may hit 25. StevieM Dec 2018 #40

I don't think we'll be down to 3 that quickly. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #43

In 1992 the race was down to Clinton, Brown and Tsongas by Super Tuesday. StevieM Dec 2018 #45

And both Kerrey and Harkin were still around for Junior Tuesday. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #46

Agreed about New Hampshire. People would later make fun of him for saying StevieM Dec 2018 #49

It's not hard to envision a scenario where Sanders wins IA and NH but doesn't win the nomination. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #50

I could easily see Sanders winning IA and NH and then fading. StevieM Dec 2018 #54

The demographics of IA and NH favor Sanders. But winning the more diverse states is key. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #55

So here are the two dozen people who I think will run: StevieM Dec 2018 #71

At least a handful of those on your list probably won't run. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #72

LOL, the most unbelievable thing just happened. StevieM Dec 2018 #73

Ah yes, we've been here before. :) Garrett78 Dec 2018 #74

I do think you are right about the number of candidates. WeekiWater Dec 2018 #41

Much will depend on who they surround themselves with and when they get started. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #44

I like your thinking going in. Seems sound. WeekiWater Dec 2018 #47

I like O'Malley fine, but his speaking style bugs me. And I think he lacks charisma. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #48

It's a non-issue to me. LanternWaste Dec 2018 #42

If they stuck to the plan, I'd like something like Biden/Steyer with Biden mentoring for LongtimeAZDem Dec 2018 #52

I happen to think that Beto would have the most chance in the general AlexSFCA Dec 2018 #53

Change is constant. I don't think there's been any fundamental change, per se. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #56

I'll be 68 then and I'm really, really looking forward to voting elocs Dec 2018 #58

You've got pretty good odds, given that 34 of the 45 presidents were 58 or younger... Garrett78 Dec 2018 #59

Many people said Dole was too old in '96 Polybius Dec 2018 #69

I don't think Dole's doing much kicking these days, and he got his ass kicked in '96. Garrett78 Dec 2018 #70