Any Hillary supporter who wants to talk about Bernie's age would do well to remember . . .

[markpkessinger]

. . . that should Hillary get the nomination, she will almost certainly be running against a younger -- possibly considerably younger -- Republican opponent. Hillary is only 6 years younger than Bernie. Ben Carson is the oldest one of the bunch, and he's 63. Jeb Bush, at 62, is five years younger than Hillary. Scott Walker is 47; Rand Paul is 52; Carly Fiorina is 60; Graham is 59; Cruz is 44 . . . do I need to continue? You really might want to think twice before you go down that particular path! Just sayin'.

[DrDan]

1. so do you think Bernie's age will or will not be an issue

in either the primary or general election

not should it be . . . will it be?

[markpkessinger]

11. I think Republicans will certainly try to make it into an issue . . .

. . . whether or not it actually is an issue depends largely on how much stock voters choose to place in those Republican efforts. Personally, I think if the candidate (whoever it might be) does a good job of getting his/her message out to voters, and if it is a message that strongly resonates with voters, I think most voters will be willing to look past the age issue.

[DrDan]

15. it was a McCain issue and he was quite a few years younger at the same stage of campaogns

and it sticks here today ala "McGramps" references.

[DCBob]

2. Age will be an issue for both Bernie and Hillary.

But Bernie is considerably older so its a bigger issue.

[Duckhunter935]

3. 6 years?

Lol

[chillfactor]

4. I am 73..and let me tell you...

it is tough going from day to day and I am relatively healthy...each year takes a toll on a body and yes LOL all you want..but 6 years at our age does make a difference...

[markpkessinger]

7. Sure age takes a toll . . .

. . . but that toll can be quite different, both in kind and in degree, from one person to the next.

[DCBob]

8. The media will make it an issue.

No doubt about it.

[Duckhunter935]

9. and they will do the same

with the 30+ year age difference with the opposition from the other party.

[DCBob]

10. No doubt.

But it might not stick as well on Hillary.

[BeyondGeography]

5. Her hair is so much better though

Like light years better.

[Logical]

6. Really? Let her go natural and see what you think. nt

[leftofcool]

12. This Hillary supporter doesn't give a rat's hiney about Bernie's age.

[Joe the Revelator]

13. And Bernie is older than all of them. With that said...

Why don't we have a bench of young up and comers?

[madville]

14. Hillary has had health problems in the past

I wish her well but it is a real concern with a year and a half of campaigning in front of her and a past history of medical issues.