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[RichGirl]

Is an elderly man ready to be president? Campaigning becomes more and more crazy with the internet and cable news...much more stressful, demandng and a lot is expected, time and energy wise. It's way, way different than it was during Reagan, and Bush Sr. and Dole campaigns. Someone should point out how Clinton and Bush aged during their eight year stints. What is McCain going to look like after four...or eight years? A walking cadaver. And with his temperment, they'll have to put padded walls in the oval office!

On edit: Reagan also aged rapidly during his eight years, but he colored his hair so it wasn't noticeble. There is evidence that near the end of his term, he was showing signs of alzheimers.

Nothing against old people. We all hope to be old people some day! But, let's face it...you would not ask a 70 year old person to teach aerobics. Campaigning is often like aerobics.