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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
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In reply to the discussion: People in their 70s can struggle with new tasks, research shows [View all]BeyondGeography
(39,844 posts)24. How so? Seems balanced to me
Democrats are overly invested in older politicians (see the average age of our House leadership and committee chairs, eg) so they should be open to understanding what that could mean for job performance.
If that doesnt work, we could always refer to personal experience; Im only pushing 60 and boy am I starting to suck at names.
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People in their 70s can struggle with new tasks, research shows [View all]
BeyondGeography
Apr 2019
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And women are tougher than men. Can you imagine a man dealing with a monthly period?
cwydro
Apr 2019
#41
What's the answer? No presidential candidates over 65? That would give out a terrible signal.
Doodley
Apr 2019
#3
I am always surprised at those complaining about ageism in Presidential elections
KitSileya
Apr 2019
#4
Well, most of us already know that this does happen, that age does affect people...
SWBTATTReg
Apr 2019
#5
It appears that way. I love Joe and Bernie, but I want a younger person in office.
Arkansas Granny
Apr 2019
#23
All I can say is I worked for a blood center registering donors at blood drives. When we went to
brewens
Apr 2019
#26
There is no definite cut off age. It could be 50 when mental capacity starts to decline...
PeeJ52
Apr 2019
#31
Oh, yeah? Well let me tell you younger people------I-------don't------------. Sorry.
Atticus
Apr 2019
#34
Plenty of reasons to find Biden an incredibly unappealing candidate aside from his age.
BlueStater
Apr 2019
#44
Because what could be better than praying for Ginsburg to outlive the Trump presidency?
BeyondGeography
Apr 2019
#54
I'm 69 and I also believe this. Some people are still working at their job, and
Irishxs
Apr 2019
#53
What new arbitrary (unofficial) age limit is then the collective sentiment...?
LanternWaste
Apr 2019
#67