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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
As an old fart I find it sad
with all the discussion about the health of our elder candidates why is it also said that Buttigieg is too young. What is the correct age ?
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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As an old fart I find it sad (Original Post)
kacekwl
Feb 2020
OP
The public is not ready yet. In 20 years he will be only 58 and have lots of
patricia92243
Feb 2020
#4
dawg day
(7,947 posts)1. In fact, if we have a lower limit for a candidate (has to be over 35)...
why not an older limit?
(Not advising this, but it is illogical.)
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
LakeArenal
(28,867 posts)2. I think Pete is well loved and respected.
Its not that hes to young. Hes just not ready. Not like some feel for their choice.
If he had been elected Governor I think it would be entirely different.
Having said that he would be great for a lot of the Midwest.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
Moderateguy
(945 posts)3. It's about experience...
Pete has only been the Mayor of a small town and needs to move up to Congressperson (Senator or Governor in Indiana is not realistic for democrats). I fully expect to see him as a Presidential candidate in 8 years of so
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
patricia92243
(12,607 posts)4. The public is not ready yet. In 20 years he will be only 58 and have lots of
experience under his belt. And the most important thing is the public will be ready.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden