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92. I wonder why those individuals who get

Sat Sep 9, 2023, 10:48 AM

Sep 2023

the ability to be interviewed on TV don't do these things. It is as if they want to go high all the time. I do wonder if they know the media will make a new issue about how the Democrat who said such things was being mean to poor Trump - the new headline might not be about worrying about TFG's age but "Should (Adam Schiff, Eric S) have said that Trump is obviously overweight? Is weight shaming OK?" or the like.

"Is it ageism to say Trump is too old?" It would likely end up like that. With their partners nodding and going "And they say this about Trump when Biden is 2 years older."

The media favors whoever is likely to lose in order to get the polls "tight" - they never want an election where the polls are not "tightening."

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Biden's age is the story because [View all] edhopper Sep 2023 OP

I know they've polled Ukraine and probably others. jimfields33 Sep 2023 #1

They poll other things at times edhopper Sep 2023 #2

I'm not sure why. I know they at least mentioned the Ukraine polling. jimfields33 Sep 2023 #3

Because they want his age edhopper Sep 2023 #4

Strange. Should be a footnote. jimfields33 Sep 2023 #7

I know.................. Lovie777 Sep 2023 #10

Well, it's all they got...right? CTyankee Sep 2023 #32

Yep Biden is old who cares Duncanpup Sep 2023 #5

There's people on DU that harp on it as well. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #39

No it's because he's friggin 80 Thrill Sep 2023 #6

with age comes wisdom Blues Heron Sep 2023 #14

It is a liability. But you keep going with the blind optimism Thrill Sep 2023 #17

cool story bro Blues Heron Sep 2023 #19

OK, I'll grant that it's a liability and also that there's nothing to be done about it. DickKessler Sep 2023 #76

This. Disregarding the fact rather than addressing it head-on is a mistake. Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #18

maybe Biden should hold a press conference and acknowledge his age? bigtree Sep 2023 #42

Sure. Because that's what I said. Never. Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #80

What would you like to be addressed? edisdead Sep 2023 #85

In my perfect world, Democrats should be flooding the talk shows and the Sunday shows, Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #104

and VP Harris would become President if Biden didn't complete his term. You want real? That's real JohnSJ Sep 2023 #29

Thanks for sharing one of your 40 whole posts to tell us that. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #41

OK, I'm listening. What do you want him to do then? DickKessler Sep 2023 #70

Yep he is 80 edisdead Sep 2023 #84

Is he in better shape than you? treestar Sep 2023 #96

Anything to make it about one person, personality, as if it's a movie about a character betsuni Sep 2023 #8

Bingo! planetc Sep 2023 #44

If he was doing a bad job, that would be the story. Iggo Sep 2023 #9

Biden is the oldest president ever, it's part of his story. tritsofme Sep 2023 #11

But the Media is treating it as edhopper Sep 2023 #30

Oh again thanks for sharing your insight with your 180 total posts over years. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #43

lol, learn how to read there newbie! tritsofme Sep 2023 #57

Quite an accomplishment for 20 years. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #58

wtf is this nonsense? Sorry I don't spend enough time here to meet your standards, newbie 😂😂 tritsofme Sep 2023 #60

Right back atcha. Oldie. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #62

Kids these days! 😂 tritsofme Sep 2023 #63

Informative posts these days!!! LakeArenal Sep 2023 #64

After your nonsense post that started this exchange? lol tritsofme Sep 2023 #65

I have all day for your comments. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #66

Then I'm not sure we have any disagreement on substance? tritsofme Sep 2023 #67

I think you've made your point. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #68

I'm not sure where you imagine I have called for an alternative to Biden? tritsofme Sep 2023 #69

A factor to you? Or you just want to remind us he's old. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #73

So this is how both of you "newbies" get such high post counts; useless argument sub-threads! Thanks for the tip, I guess. Bongo Prophet Sep 2023 #81

You're as old as you think. usonian Sep 2023 #12

I know intelligent, educated Democrats who are worried. brooklynite Sep 2023 #13

Yup Thrill Sep 2023 #15

If it is a concern treestar Sep 2023 #78

Well, exactly. We need to fight back on it. And fighting back on it doesn't amount to Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #83

I wonder why those individuals who get treestar Sep 2023 #92

I think they would if we had something like a "coordinated response team" feeding them effective Scrivener7 Sep 2023 #103

And there it is. edisdead Sep 2023 #86

Exactly. Same people celebrating someone's 82nd birthday as Nixie Sep 2023 #105

Who is "Hilary" and what concerns? betsuni Sep 2023 #90

That's the misspelling used by many Goopers. MineralMan Sep 2023 #107

they will vote for him when the time comes Blues Heron Sep 2023 #16

Of course they will brooklynite Sep 2023 #22

do they want someone else? Blues Heron Sep 2023 #24

Generically, yes. brooklynite Sep 2023 #26

but what a delusion bigtree Sep 2023 #34

Exactly. And aside from everything else, who could successfully challenge Biden in a primary? DickKessler Sep 2023 #74

That's where I'm at. Ace Rothstein Sep 2023 #51

Exactly. Biden already beat Trump. He's the incumbent. Seems like a no-brainer. DickKessler Sep 2023 #75

Of course???? Of course??? edisdead Sep 2023 #87

ain't that the truth. bigtree Sep 2023 #23

what are they worried about, specifically? bigtree Sep 2023 #21

They're dealing with aging parents of their own leftstreet Sep 2023 #28

nice try bigtree Sep 2023 #33

People in the real world don't donate to politicians leftstreet Sep 2023 #40

bullshit. If they're actually obsessing on his age vs. Trump's age and fitness they're delusional bigtree Sep 2023 #52

okay n/t leftstreet Sep 2023 #55

So you agree edhopper Sep 2023 #31

Bingo!!! LakeArenal Sep 2023 #46

Why not blame the media? treestar Sep 2023 #77

why would the media be so successful in convincing so many people that Biden is too old., everyonematters Sep 2023 #20

When Trump couldn't manage a ramp, people discussed it all week Sympthsical Sep 2023 #25

Trump had no important "stuff" to focus on. LakeArenal Sep 2023 #49

Yes, the entire world stopped for four years Sympthsical Sep 2023 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author edisdead Sep 2023 #88

Were you in a coma while Trump was in office? Ace Rothstein Sep 2023 #56

You call that " stuff" of trump's leadership? LakeArenal Sep 2023 #61

that was just us, not the MSM maybe? treestar Sep 2023 #93

This is serious revision Sympthsical Sep 2023 #100

I never watch it and get that treestar Sep 2023 #102

Because there is NOTHING ELSE... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #27

Yes! I always think: that's it? He's old? That's all you've got? betsuni Sep 2023 #37

Yeah... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #59

But he also pets dogs and eats ice cream! Ocelot II Sep 2023 #48

It will surely... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #99

+1 treestar Sep 2023 #94

I think this is the Ding, Ding, Ding answer peggysue2 Sep 2023 #112

It's the media... 2naSalit Sep 2023 #113

Biden's age is the story because, that is the number one doc03 Sep 2023 #35

You have that backwards edhopper Sep 2023 #36

I guess I am the exception, I have been concerned about his age before the doc03 Sep 2023 #50

What are you concerned about? edisdead Sep 2023 #89

Nah, it isn't just the media. Ace Rothstein Sep 2023 #54

Again why? edisdead Sep 2023 #91

Same reason as Ace Rothstein I guess. According to DU rules I can't answer that. nt doc03 Sep 2023 #106

I personally have no issue with Harris but I think she'll get crushed in a General Election. Ace Rothstein Sep 2023 #110

interesting, though, how this issue is dominate and others are insignificant bigtree Sep 2023 #38

then why don't they learn more about their concern treestar Sep 2023 #97

They haven't got anything else. Ocelot II Sep 2023 #45

This 'infirm' guy took the Republicans' lunch in the negotiation over the debt ceiling. LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2023 #47

I agree. And, it's all they've got. yardwork Sep 2023 #71

Yeah, and the implication (explicitly stated by the Right) is that he's senile/infirm. DickKessler Sep 2023 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Sep 2023 #79

they will do all they can to make sure treestar Sep 2023 #98

If TFG is the GOP nominee, President Biden's age will not be a big issue LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2023 #82

Good ones treestar Sep 2023 #95

Maybe Biden should just start acting stupid and nuts like Trump gulliver Sep 2023 #101

Like his age wouldn't occur to voters without the media iemanja Sep 2023 #108

Occur edhopper Sep 2023 #109

It is ridiculous because the front runner in the R party is not a young man. Nt helpisontheway Sep 2023 #111