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Zorro

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10. Biden's age will definitely be a big issue if he runs in 24

Reply to genxlib (Reply #5)

Thu Feb 9, 2023, 02:19 PM

Feb 2023

Democrats have an abundance of younger political talent on deck, and I think he should consider following Nancy Pelosi's example and step aside.

This is no criticism of Biden's performance -- which has been extraordinary, given the political environment -- but a recognition and acknowledgement that one's abilities do decline inevitably in one's senior years.

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