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71. If Sen. Harris won NOW, in 2020, she will be the oldest first time Democratic POTUS since Truman

Fri Nov 22, 2019, 01:52 AM

Nov 2019

Before Truman, the next Dem older-than-Harris new first time POTUS elected was James Buchanan, the POTUS right before Lincoln. The only other one in history older when first elected was the very first Democratic POTUS ever, Andrew Jackson, elected in 1828.

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

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Every time Biden says he started as a 29 year old "kid," [View all] pnwmom Nov 2019 OP

I thought it was one of the weaker closing statements. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2019 #1

I thought he was pretty good. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2019 #3

I'm so tired of yelling PatSeg Nov 2019 #7

Kind of warmed my heart, but I'm not running for POTUS Hekate Nov 2019 #2

I'm still a JOE supporter. I also thought HIS closing was the best! I don't care about his age. napi21 Nov 2019 #4

I liked his closing statement too. Kamala did well too and I loved her outfit. she looked lovely. Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #9

Me too..really good closing statement Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #29

I would never guess you were old enough to have lived through the Kennedy administration...how Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #82

It's his birthday.. he's 77 today.. so what? Cha Nov 2019 #5

+1000 BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #8

Agree! Voters are still looking for Obama... he was a once in a lifetime Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #30

Do you think his age is part of his appeal? I don't think it's something pnwmom Nov 2019 #10

Like I said, true to form BannonsLiver Nov 2019 #80

So...everyone knows his age...Sanders is older. He was 29. I like Biden...I thought he had a great Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #6

I wouldn't care if Biden was 100. As long as he can defeat the damage Trump is doing and bring a Doodley Nov 2019 #11

Fine, you don't care. Don't we want higher turnout among 18-30 year olds pnwmom Nov 2019 #12

If trump doesn't motivate 18-30 year olds(or any age for that matter) to vote awesomerwb1 Nov 2019 #21

Maybe they do, but I don't. I assume you don''t either. pnwmom Nov 2019 #22

If trump is not motivation enough...lol awesomerwb1 Nov 2019 #31

I'm not bashing older people in general, but the job of the President is extremely demanding. pnwmom Nov 2019 #33

Turns out it's not treestar Nov 2019 #42

Yes -- I should have said, it's a very challenging position if you want to do a good job. n/t pnwmom Nov 2019 #45

Some old people are older than others of the same age. At 69, I could never keep up physically tblue37 Nov 2019 #55

So, are you saying candidates should be young only? Old is too risky? Doodley Nov 2019 #56

I think the 80's is a less than optimal age for being President. nt pnwmom Nov 2019 #57

They rarely turn out in good numbers so I don't care. I want to beat Trump period. Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #52

I would be glad to be thought of as a "kid" treestar Nov 2019 #83

How long has it been snce he's had a real job? Renew Deal Nov 2019 #13

Well that was nasty. Since Obama left office and his son died? Hekate Nov 2019 #14

How is that possibly nasty? Renew Deal Nov 2019 #15

That is a "REAL JOB".. they're working for us.. at least the Dems are. Cha Nov 2019 #16

lol, no way Renew Deal Nov 2019 #17

That's your opinion... all you're doing is trying to Cha Nov 2019 #18

Is that's what it's called now? Renew Deal Nov 2019 #19

Since you feel he doesn't connect with real people, how to you explain the demographics that Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #32

Name recognition Renew Deal Nov 2019 #60

A creative allegation, lacking any evidence to support it. LanternWaste Nov 2019 #48

So that applies to most of them doesn't it? treestar Nov 2019 #89

Yup, and the number of treads popping up tonight making disparaging references toward Biden still_one Nov 2019 #23

Ridiculous OP, too.. Cha Nov 2019 #25

Absolutely, along with other threads out there making "name calling" reference toward Biden. It is still_one Nov 2019 #28

Indeed! I suggested to one poster that they say something + about their candidate, that Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #34

Blind is an apt description. Thanks still_one Nov 2019 #35

This message was self-deleted by its author Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #37

True... actually... they're doing it eyes wide open Thekaspervote Nov 2019 #38

+++ still_one Nov 2019 #40

According to Pew Research Senators $174K salaries put them into the upper-middle category in 2014. pnwmom Nov 2019 #24

Being elected senator treestar Nov 2019 #43

I agree that it is more unique Renew Deal Nov 2019 #61

A regular person doesn't face job loss treestar Nov 2019 #86

You're right Renew Deal Nov 2019 #91

But not automatically treestar Nov 2019 #93

You obviously don't know that Biden won his first Senate race running against an incumbent GOP highplainsdem Nov 2019 #51

So all elected officials & presumably civil servants as well do not have "real jobs"? Hekate Nov 2019 #20

Mahalo, Hekate.. that's one Cha Nov 2019 #26

Link to where someone said that... Renew Deal Nov 2019 #63

Thank you treestar Nov 2019 #44

Being an elected official is not a real jobs Renew Deal Nov 2019 #62

Really! I wonder if it includes Yovanovitch or Hill or Vindman treestar Nov 2019 #84

we got that kind of question in 2016 912gdm Nov 2019 #27

Maybe you should habe answered it Renew Deal Nov 2019 #65

He started as a Public Defender tirebiter Nov 2019 #36

In what year? Renew Deal Nov 2019 #41

Receiving wages from the US govt means you don't have a real job? TidalWave46 Nov 2019 #47

No Renew Deal Nov 2019 #66

It's the question and your clear statements that are the problem. TidalWave46 Nov 2019 #76

So federal employees aren't really working. Got it. Loki Liesmith Nov 2019 #54

Who said that? Renew Deal Nov 2019 #67

"how long since he's had a real job" doesn't meet that criteria? treestar Nov 2019 #88

That is something Republicans generally say about government work. Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #81

So nasty...being VP isn't a job? Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #53

Not a real job. Renew Deal Nov 2019 #69

Well that is your opinion. Not much to say...other than I disagree have a nice day. Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #77

But you are one heartbeat away treestar Nov 2019 #87

Looking at him doesn't do that for you. TidalWave46 Nov 2019 #39

It's more a reminder that we don't let 29 year olds run for president, that candidates for president highplainsdem Nov 2019 #46

I'm reminded of the age of every candidate each time they're on camera LanternWaste Nov 2019 #49

Pelosi is also in her 70's. Thank Gawd we have her experience at the helm now. R B Garr Nov 2019 #50

Nancy Pelosi is 2 1/2 years older Cha Nov 2019 #58

Yes, they both have valuable experience and service, R B Garr Nov 2019 #64

I still chuckle and SMH and roll-my-eyes at all those... NurseJackie Nov 2019 #75

So true. Thank God we have Pelosi...she is the best speaker ever. I have long held her up as role Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #79

Biden could put all this youth and inexperience nonsense aside by picking as his VP... The Valley Below Nov 2019 #59

lol.. I thought you Cha Nov 2019 #68

With the great senior Senator Dianne Feinstein at his side... The Valley Below Nov 2019 #70

I like the way you're Cha Nov 2019 #72

If Sen. Harris won NOW, in 2020, she will be the oldest first time Democratic POTUS since Truman Celerity Nov 2019 #71

lol! treestar Nov 2019 #90

What, should he try to hide his age? Everybody already knows his age and doesn't need totodeinhere Nov 2019 #73

Why should he highlight it? It's not a selling point. nt pnwmom Nov 2019 #74

After reading multiple posts, I would go so far as to say you hate Joe Biden...so why do you care? Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #78

I care because I recognize he'll probably be the nominee and I don't think he's doing himself pnwmom Nov 2019 #92

Fair enough. I was curious. Demsrule86 Nov 2019 #95

Not everyone sees it as a negative treestar Nov 2019 #85

Wait til you are 76. You will be surrounded by 29 year old kids beastie boy Nov 2019 #94