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Ex-presidential advisor David Gergen says it's 'inappropriate' for a candidate to seek the presidency in their 80s
I agree, not only for the presidency, but the house and senate too?!! Maybe even in your 70's too?!!
David Gergen says it's "inappropriate" for candidates to run for the White House in their 80s.
"You're not quite as sharp as you once were," he told The New York Times in a recent interview.
Questions about age have swirled with the possibility of a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024.
Former presidential advisor David Gergen in a recent interview said that it is "inappropriate" for candidates to pursue the presidency after they've turned 80 years old.
"I do feel it's inappropriate to seek that office after you're 80 or in your 80s," he told The New York Times. "I have just turned 80 and I have found over the last two or three years I think it would have been unwise for me to try to run any organization."
"You're not quite as sharp as you once were," he added.
Gergen — a political commentator who served under former presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton — said that the rigors of the highly-demanding position would present a challenge to someone at an advanced age.
A concern about age has been raised by some as the 2024 presidential election could feature two candidates — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — who would serve into their 80s if either individual wins that year.
https://www.businessinsider.com/david-gergen-inappropriate-presidency-80s-biden-age-2022-7
I agree, not only for the presidency, but the house and senate too?!! Maybe even in your 70's too?!!
David Gergen says it's "inappropriate" for candidates to run for the White House in their 80s.
"You're not quite as sharp as you once were," he told The New York Times in a recent interview.
Questions about age have swirled with the possibility of a Biden-Trump rematch in 2024.
Former presidential advisor David Gergen in a recent interview said that it is "inappropriate" for candidates to pursue the presidency after they've turned 80 years old.
"I do feel it's inappropriate to seek that office after you're 80 or in your 80s," he told The New York Times. "I have just turned 80 and I have found over the last two or three years I think it would have been unwise for me to try to run any organization."
"You're not quite as sharp as you once were," he added.
Gergen — a political commentator who served under former presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and Bill Clinton — said that the rigors of the highly-demanding position would present a challenge to someone at an advanced age.
A concern about age has been raised by some as the 2024 presidential election could feature two candidates — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — who would serve into their 80s if either individual wins that year.
https://www.businessinsider.com/david-gergen-inappropriate-presidency-80s-biden-age-2022-7