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Demsrule86

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27. Ah that is a really not convinciing...and it is ageism which is kind of funny considering Warren's

Reply to flotsam (Reply #25)

Sun Nov 10, 2019, 01:46 PM

Nov 2019

age. Let's Look at the past as our only guide and ...not a great guide for your candidate who will be the same age Reagan was when he became president and when he left the presidency...it just blows your argument out of the water.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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I would like to address whether it is ageism or realistic to address candidate's ages [View all] flotsam Nov 2019 OP

the younger crowd is lacking star power. nt msongs Nov 2019 #1

What they might lack in star power, they more than make up for with.... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2019 #3

The electorate does not want the young candidates. The poll numbers consistently show this. Sheesh! Skya Rhen Nov 2019 #16

Obama, JFK, and Clinton lack star power? Compared to Trump, Bush Sr. and Reagan? pnwmom Nov 2019 #12

Everyone knows how old the candidates are jberryhill Nov 2019 #2

Yes, it's a concern. Lack of wisdom is a worry too. Hoyt Nov 2019 #4

And GHW Bush was younger than me flotsam Nov 2019 #5

I'm 62 and it concerns me TexasBushwhacker Nov 2019 #6

It's not the age, gender, or race to me.. Cha Nov 2019 #7

trump is no spring chicken either so age is as much of a factor. brush Nov 2019 #8

It's both; elleng Nov 2019 #9

I don't want a candidate who can't finish two terms appearing healthy/competent (i.e. not Reagan-y) RockRaven Nov 2019 #10

Insofar as Alzheimer's Disease is BlueMTexpat Nov 2019 #14

All of the top candidates are above 70...Warren the youngest would 79 + at the end of her second Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #23

It's ageism peggysue2 Nov 2019 #11

Ageism is different. It's ageism when an individual is judged to have... LAS14 Nov 2019 #32

Trust me, I'm hardly pretending problems don't arise with age peggysue2 Nov 2019 #33

Ageism is a type of prejudice. Call it what it is. Cousin Dupree Nov 2019 #13

I believe that age alone is BlueMTexpat Nov 2019 #15

Warren would be almost 80 at the end of a second term...and if you are saying Biden exhibits the Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #24

Its no more "ageist" (stupid term IMO) than being concerned about being too young. oldsoftie Nov 2019 #17

Hi, flotsam! I think the fact you support Warren even though she's 70 should tell you NOT to worry highplainsdem Nov 2019 #18

I think it's worth discussing. TidalWave46 Nov 2019 #19

It is not ageism. It is reality. Evergreen Emerald Nov 2019 #20

Trump is a great example bluedye33139 Nov 2019 #21

I would remind you that your chosen candidate is above 70. At 71 my aunt had dementia. Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #22

Look at the two groups flotsam Nov 2019 #25

Ah that is a really not convinciing...and it is ageism which is kind of funny considering Warren's Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #27

My sister is 67 peggysue2 Nov 2019 #29

I am so sorry to hear this about your sister...you pick your candidate and in the now...not based on Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #30

Exactly! peggysue2 Nov 2019 #31

Most definitely it's a realistic concern. redqueen Nov 2019 #26

It's not just the candidate's age... it's the team she or he has. LisaM Nov 2019 #28

Our bodies and brains change with time loyalsister Nov 2019 #34

chronological age, not so much, but mopinko Nov 2019 #35