Anyone concerned about Kerry's age in 08?

[RunningFromCongress]

He'll be what, 64? That's 72 @ the end of 8. IMO that's a bit old. I'd still vote for him, but man that's old

[WildEyedLiberal]

1. Most presidents weren't young until Clinton and Bush

And now the trend is for someone in his 50s to run. But before that, most men were older. Also, Kerry is very fit and active and healthy, and he doesn't look or act his age even now.

[BlueIris]

2. Don't care. He's a badass. He'll be fine.

Once again, for the official record, I think he's the best all-around to be president. Can't come up with a single other person in government who's better qualified. Love him. Still support him. Plan to go on supporting him.

[vinessa4freedom]

3. Most 60 year olds aren't like him

still motor biking, still obviously in shape. ;) Besides look at the energy he's showing right now on the job. His chronological age is irrelevant--John Kerry is young.

[TayTay]

4. Why is that a problem?

64 is hardly old. Kerry seems physically fit (though he tends to be a bit thin) and is mentally as sharp as ever.

What's the problem?

[karynnj]

13. Must have been the jumping jacks with the MIT students!

He looked more physicaly fit the entire grop of young students he was with.

[foreverdem]

5. No, I don't think its a factor

He's healthy, fit and sharp as a tack. I don't think that will change by 08.

[whometense]

6. Not a factor at all.

To echo what everyone else says, he's not old at all. He's sharp, he's active. I know a lot of 50-year olds who seem older than him.

So, no. I wouldn't give it a thought.

[karynnj]

7. Also his age is not that different from many competitors

From a few goggles of biographies:

Wes Clark was born in Dec 1944 - so he's one year younger
Hillary Clinton was born in 1947 - so she's at most 3 years younger
(Evan Bayh (dec 55) and John Edwards are genuinely younger)

At their age, these number differences are not the least bit significant. Their healthiness is - Bill Clinton is also a few years younger than Kerry - although he looks much older at this time.

My guess is that all three of them have lived healthier lives then most people. Barring any major health problem that develop in the next three years, there's no reason to rule any of them out.

(If Kerry could participate in a bike race of more than 100 miles in his late 50s, and keep the schedule he keeps, he may be able to outrun current 40 year olds now, and will still outrun them when he is 81 and they are 60.)

[JI7]

8. Reagan was about 72 when first elected but his problem was that

he wasn't mentally able. he already had Alzeimers and he slept through a lot of the crap.

and KErry ins't going to run when he is 72. if he does run it will be before that when he is in his 60s.

Robert Byrd is in his mid 80s and is much quicker and able in discussing issues than many far younger than him .

[TayTay]

9. Reagan was 69 when he was elected in '80.

He was the oldest elected Pres.

[JohnKleeb]

10. I am not

though I have to admit, it would have been a lot better if he had been elected earlier.

[Dr Ron]

11. No problem

Assuming he remains as healthy in 2008 as now, I don't see this as an issue. Lots of people remain very healthy at 72.

[angrydemocrat]

12. Age Doesn't Matter To Me

That is the last thing I would ever worry about. And besides that Kerry can out do many of those who are a lot younger than him. Hell most men his age just wish they looked and felt have as good as Kerry does. Kerry is very active all time wether it is in his work or his hobbies. Besides that how many men that age look as relaxed and right at home on a Harley and loves to Rock-n-Roll as that man does. Age? Concerned? No Way!

[sandnsea]

14. 64 is young these days

And I'd sure rather have somebody from that particular age group than the younger 50-something yuppified group.

[BlueIris]

18. Yeah. If 70 is the new 50, then 64 can be the new 44.

Especially if it's Kerry.

[ginnyinWI]

15. Age? Whats that?

Us boomers are catagorically refusing to get old like our parents did. It's so passe! :hi:

[PresidentObama]

16. No way...

Age doesn't matter.

He'll still be the same John Kerry as we know of today. Just a little bit older and grayier :)

[politicasista]

17. I don't think it matters

Everyone who is running is about mid 50s to mid 60s I think.

[rox63]

19. He's fitter and healthier than I am

And I'm only in my 40's.