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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Biden would be 78 to start term if elected, is that right? [View all]LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)38. That may be asked validly of any current candidate.
"What would happen if he should die after winning the primary but before the election?"
That may be asked validly of any current candidate.
It does beg the question though: at what arbitrary age limit should we begin the pretense of concern for a candidate, on what what objective measure is that based on?
If no specific age is provided as a reponse, we can safely presume the advertised concern is indeed, alleged at best.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Funny, because he looks pretty old to me in every recent photo I've seen of him.
BlueStater
Jun 2019
#8
I'm not worried about his age, I'm sure he will pick a strong, capable VP to run with him. nt
yaesu
Jun 2019
#10
I'm not voting for someone in the primary I do not expect to make it through their 2nd midterm...
RockRaven
Jun 2019
#28
Good question. What is the procedure for the party to replace a candidate if they die?
Liberty Belle
Jun 2019
#29