Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: STOP the petty attacks on Democratic candidates. [View all]loyalsister
(13,390 posts)in terms of energy, verbal presentation and spontaneous interactions, anyway.
I remember when Kerry and Bush went down that road comparing athleticism and physical fitness. I remember Kerry parasailing or something.
A bigger potential problem, in my view, is whether or not they will to admit limitations. If they will wear hearing aids, use mobility devices, use whatever assistive tech is available to adapt to the memory issues, etc. The denial can be a bigger problem than admitting to physical and cognitive difficulties that come with age.
Since there was no 25th Amendment, Wilson and FDR pulled off a national deception we probably won't see again. If we do nominate someone who is at an age where compensations are necessary, I hope they willing to admit it and take advantage of available tech and assistance without shame or fear of what the opposition or media might say.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided