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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAny Hillary supporter who wants to talk about Bernie's age would do well to remember . . .
. . . that should Hillary get the nomination, she will almost certainly be running against a younger -- possibly considerably younger -- Republican opponent. Hillary is only 6 years younger than Bernie. Ben Carson is the oldest one of the bunch, and he's 63. Jeb Bush, at 62, is five years younger than Hillary. Scott Walker is 47; Rand Paul is 52; Carly Fiorina is 60; Graham is 59; Cruz is 44 . . . do I need to continue? You really might want to think twice before you go down that particular path! Just sayin'.
DrDan
(20,411 posts)in either the primary or general election
not should it be . . . will it be?
markpkessinger
(8,401 posts). . . whether or not it actually is an issue depends largely on how much stock voters choose to place in those Republican efforts. Personally, I think if the candidate (whoever it might be) does a good job of getting his/her message out to voters, and if it is a message that strongly resonates with voters, I think most voters will be willing to look past the age issue.
DrDan
(20,411 posts)and it sticks here today ala "McGramps" references.
DCBob
(24,689 posts)But Bernie is considerably older so its a bigger issue.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)Lol
chillfactor
(7,584 posts)it is tough going from day to day and I am relatively healthy...each year takes a toll on a body and yes LOL all you want..but 6 years at our age does make a difference...
markpkessinger
(8,401 posts). . . but that toll can be quite different, both in kind and in degree, from one person to the next.
DCBob
(24,689 posts)No doubt about it.
Duckhunter935
(16,974 posts)with the 30+ year age difference with the opposition from the other party.
DCBob
(24,689 posts)But it might not stick as well on Hillary.
BeyondGeography
(39,379 posts)Like light years better.
Logical
(22,457 posts)leftofcool
(19,460 posts)Joe the Revelator
(14,915 posts)Why don't we have a bench of young up and comers?
madville
(7,412 posts)I wish her well but it is a real concern with a year and a half of campaigning in front of her and a past history of medical issues.