on that note, still thinking it's wild how *both* the NDP and Conservative leaders are 39It's kind of surreal to me now that the leaders of all three major parties in Canada are in the 39 to 46 age range. Two of them are younger than me. I have been so used to Boomers and older running the country for so long.
I think many don't due to not having been politicians for very long. Obama was an exception.
I'd love to see AOC run once she gets old enough. Assuming she does well in the House.
After over 3 terms in office, passing some of the most significant legislation in this country's history, and leading us through a huge chunk of WW2 and the great depression.
Not explicitly no. When it is an extremely strenuous activity you need to take in to account additional factors. I do agree every person is different which is why I said it shouldn't be banned.Excuses. Saying somebody shouldn't do something because they're too old. Ageism, no?
Also every person is different. There's also a reason we have Vice Presidents
Unless another Obama(unknown and young) pops out of nowhere, dems are screwed with their current lineup.
they are voting on a future that will not affect them
I mean it could affect them for another 20-30 years. That's a pretty substantial amount of time.
I really don't care how old they are as long as they still have all their mental faculties and are in good health.
"could" but does not proportionately affect themI mean it could affect them for another 20-30 years. That's a pretty substantial amount of time.
If you are pushing 80, neither of those can really be taken for granted over 8 years, which I think is the concern. Even late 60s is a huge difference.
Speaking from experience, I got to see two grandparents go from what appeared to be "perfectly fine" to rapid cognitive decline in their 70s within a matter of 1-2 years.
When that hits, it hits FAST and I'd rather not have another Trump or Reagan in office with spells of not knowing where they are or what they're doing from day to day.
There's no shame in admitting that age related decline exists and is a real factor to consider. I'm not saying impose a ban, but anyone over 75 will not be getting a vote from me, and even 70 means serious consideration
And today I learned that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the same day... weird.
And today I learned that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the same day... weird.
And today I learned that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on the same day... weird.
Older millenials will be eligible to run in 2020 and we still haven't even had a Gen x president (Obama was close - but still a late Boomer.)
You asked the wrong community about age.
This js a forum. Were all old here.
It's one of them. The man clearly has dementia or some other form of severe cognitive decline.
If anything their bench is far too broad and strong, to the point that the primary will be crowded.
As a Texan, If Beto beats Cruz I hope he actually serves his full senate term. If he doesn't I think he'd be a great VP choice and then run for president later on. The man is amazing though.
She isn't even a politician.Honestly, I want Michelle Obama to run but I know she never will and it makes me incredibly sad.
Look who the current president is. I don't want a politician, I want a leader.
pretty sure the current president is an incomprehensibly strong argument for electing a politician but okay
From all indications she has always hated life in the public spotlight so doesn't seem like a good idea.Look who the current president is. I don't want a politician, I want a leader.