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[The empressof all]

40. Let me preface this with the fact that I am old....

I also have a great deal of respect for Joe Biden and I will happily mark my ballot for him if he is the candidate next November. I think the ageism concerns are valid but also stem from the fact that Joe has just been around for a long time and his Platform doesn't ring with fresh ideas. Most people who aren't politically minded see someone who has been around WA for a long time, which is a double edged sword. He's an old school Politician and frankly, his story telling feels recycled from all his past campaigns. Let's face it the gaffes have been around a long time. They weren't helpful then and they aren't helpful now. The plastic surgery talk will continue and although many of us will not care, there are many that will see it as desperate and disingenuous.

We are still early in the election cycle. Most folks out there really aren't paying close attention. I think his polling is a little skewed as he is a familiar name and people will usually go with what they know- until they know more. That's why we will continue to see Warren surge over the next few months.