Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

bottomofthehill

(9,375 posts)

13. Funny at lunch today the same conversation came up

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Fri Nov 15, 2013, 12:10 AM

Nov 2013

Was with some old friends and good Democrats and the same topic came up. The surprising thing to me was the oldest two at the table, one male and one female and they both said the same thing. One of them was a Delaware native and long time political supporter of the VP. How old is to old became an interesting topic

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

16 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

My elderly parents think Joe and Hillary are too old to run for Pres. [View all] RandySF Nov 2013 OP

I'll vote for whatever stiff the party decides on Warpy Nov 2013 #1

time for somebody to campaign as a democrat, win, and govern as a democrat nt msongs Nov 2013 #2

Democrat..... DJ13 Nov 2013 #6

Face it. When we get old we lose health. GreenStormCloud Nov 2013 #3

Wow! Isn't that the truth! Lugnut Nov 2013 #14

Trust no one over (what is it) 30? NightWatcher Nov 2013 #4

They quit saying that pretty much sharp_stick Nov 2013 #5

Still, it rings true Warpy Nov 2013 #7

I'm nearly 26 and I trust no one my age to hold positions of power. HijackedLabel Nov 2013 #11

I agree with your parents. Dems to Win Nov 2013 #8

I'm 69, and I see their point. I wouldn't vote against a candidate because of it, enough Nov 2013 #9

I'm 67, and I agree. Blue_In_AK Nov 2013 #10

I remember my Dad watching Strom Thurmond, very late in his career . . . markpkessinger Nov 2013 #12

Funny at lunch today the same conversation came up bottomofthehill Nov 2013 #13

A friend of mine (and most of DU) will be 65 in 3 days and he agrees DFW Nov 2013 #15

Her age doesn't bother me, especially with the time off she's had and recent hectic schedule. Yes, okaawhatever Nov 2013 #16