The 81-year-old president said he’s bowing out after remaining defiant for weeks in the face of calls to withdraw from the 2024 race.

  • @radivojevic
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    02 months ago

    Yet age related illnesses seem to be a big issue in US politics.

    • @A_Very_Big_Fan@lemmy.world
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      12 months ago

      Do all old people get illnesses at the same rate? Or the same illnesses?

      He’s not in any sort of mental decline. He has a podcast, listen to the guy.

      • @radivojevic
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        12 months ago

        I agree Bernie is pretty sharp. But Bernie is, in many ways, a unique case. We have a minimum, 35, we should have a max, 65.

        That gives presidential candidates a good opportunity to gain life and work experience. It also keeps the ideas fresh and out of life long political careers. Anyone over 65 can be hired as a consultant, or one of many other positions. States obviously set their own rules for local governing, but I think it should apply locally too.