Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: I know at this time I want Biden. [View all]patphil
(6,164 posts)I like Joe Biden, but I think the door has closed on him, and Bernie Sanders, as far as the presidency is concerned.
Biden would be 78 and Sanders 79 when they would be sworn in. Too old in my book to start a term as president.
Elizabeth Warren would be 71, and that is about as old as I would like a new president to be.
With all the young, dynamic Democrats out there, I would much rather see fresh young faces leading the charge in the 2020 election.
I remember Ronald Regan had serious health issues in his second term (alzheimer's) and he was younger than either Joe or Bernie would be when he was elected.
The job of president is very challenging...and I don't mean the back 9 at Mar-a-Lago.
It takes a lot out of a person to do that job. Unless, of course, you aren't doing much more than eating, golfing, and tweeting.
In any event, I will support whoever the party picks.
For the record, I'm going to be 73 this year, and I know how much age takes away from your ability to work hard as the years pile up.
Patrick Phillips
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden