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highplainsdem

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15. Most people would feel similar concerns about Warren. Even though some Warren supporters seem to try

Reply to pinkstarburst (Reply #13)

Mon Jan 20, 2020, 11:57 AM

Jan 2020

desperately to treat her as young or at least only middle-aged while denouncing Biden and Sanders as old.

If people who are concerned about age look at our candidates, they're going to view all four 70somethings as problematic.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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I agree with the Times 100% [View all] bloom Jan 2020 OP

I recommend that everyone read the NYTs editorial for their explanation. bloom Jan 2020 #1

It was an impressive process, and... B Stieg Jan 2020 #6

People should really watch ALL the videos of the extended interviews. blm Jan 2020 #9

Agreed. B Stieg Jan 2020 #12

We will need squirecam Jan 2020 #2

Dems tend to slow and cautious while Republicans speed in the express lane blm Jan 2020 #3

If 77 and 78 are "too old," 70 is NOT anyone's "prime." highplainsdem Jan 2020 #4

+ 1,000 greatauntoftriplets Jan 2020 #7

Warren has been on an upward trajectory her whole life bloom Jan 2020 #8

If you want to see what's clear in the debates, look at the results of the latest Iowa poll highplainsdem Jan 2020 #10

Warren's a young 70. She looks 60 with the energy of blm Jan 2020 #11

And Biden's a young 77 who's known for jogging along parade routes and wearing out reporters highplainsdem Jan 2020 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Jan 2020 #13

Most people would feel similar concerns about Warren. Even though some Warren supporters seem to try highplainsdem Jan 2020 #15

All four 70-somethings ARE problematic in one way or another. Act_of_Reparation Jan 2020 #17

The choice in the General will be the Democratic Party nominee or Trump. Blue_true Jan 2020 #25

n ... no .... no there isn't, ... no uponit7771 Jan 2020 #30

It can be if you're talking about anything except physical stamina and short term memory. nt LAS14 Jan 2020 #19

Warren would complete 2 terms and BE 78. blm Jan 2020 #22

I just read here at DU that Mandela was 77 when he became president. nt LAS14 Jan 2020 #23

I like them both. They are great candidates. But I don't think they are electable... She_Totally_Gets_It Jan 2020 #5

Like this post tiredtoo Jan 2020 #14

Yup. I agree with you and the NYT. LAS14 Jan 2020 #18

As an anti-corruption voter, Warren is my pragmatic AND ideal choice. blm Jan 2020 #20

I agree - with the corruptness of Trump - Warren would be the best follow-up n/t bloom Jan 2020 #21

Warren is my second choice but that being said I think both she and Amy are losing the primary. Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #24

Joe needs Amy squirecam Jan 2020 #27

I like Amy...she would be a great VP. Demsrule86 Jan 2020 #29

Except if one can't win general elect, that puts change at least 4 more years out. Hoyt Jan 2020 #26

So do you also agree with these comments from the NYT? Gothmog Jan 2020 #28