The Democrats' 3-way, 70-something race

[brooklynite]

Axios

Every public poll shows a steady and indisputable trend: The Democratic 2020 race is a three-way brawl between 70-somethings who came to fame in the U.S. Senate.

Why it matters ... In this era of change, technology and disruption, Democrats seem content with three pre-Internet era throwbacks: Bernie Sanders, 78; Joe Biden, 76; and Elizabeth Warren, 70.

The Democratic nominee will run against 73-year-old President Trump.

The big picture: National and state polls show all three have consistent bases of political support, virtually assuring them the money and grassroots to grow or at least hold their top-tier position.

For all the hype, Pete Buttigieg 37, and Kamala Harris, 54, rarely crack double digits, and sometimes sink into the low single digits.

[crazytown]

1. CBS/YouGov Early States Poll

[DownriverDem]

3. It's the person, not their age.

BTW I only support true members of the Democratic Party.

[DownriverDem]

2. Remember

It's not who I like or you like. It's who can win the Electoral College which is state by state. Biden is the best candidate the Dems have.

[bucolic_frolic]

4. People trust age, and look to elders for wisdom and leadership

I'm a big fan of this because with age comes deep understanding. It's not just about policies and platforms, taxes and institutions. It's about what's really going on, character, compassion. Since Trump is 73, we lose nothing with an older candidate. Anyone looking to Trump for wisdom will look a long time and come up empty. Everyone knows he's crazy.

[MBS]

5. This will change. n/t

[loyalsister]

6. I hope so

Warren's policies and campaign are my current favorite, but I would rather have a younger nominee. It would be a huge advantage against Trump and it is ridiculous that our younger candidates are not being mentored by those who are older.

[MBS]

7. Youth could be a huge asset to us in 2020

provided that we put forward a quality candidate (from my candidate preference, you can tell where I'm going with this).

The next president will be facing what is essentially a national (and almost surely also an international) emergency. Thus, in addition to insight, judgment, a broad vision, and integrity (qualities that any president should have, even at the best of times), #46 will need to bring energy, stamina, quick thinking, and fresh, creative ideas to the table as well. He or she will also need to be able to serve TWO FULL TERMS at the top of their game.

Age would not be an issue for me were this an ordinary presidential election. But this is far from an ordinary election. We are in an as dangerous a situation as the Civil War - arguably, we are now in even more danger than we were in 1860.