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Trump's and Biden's Advisers Had the Same Problem: a Stubborn Candidate


Published on 2024-12-11 14:20:41 - Time
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  • Take the Democrats. Jen O'Malley Dillon, who ran Joe Biden's 2020 presidential race and served as the deputy chief of staff in the West Wing, was dispatched to reprise the role earlier this year, despite widespread concerns that his age, among other concerns, would keep him from drawing the support he needed.

The article from Time magazine discusses the concerns regarding the age of both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as they potentially face off in the 2024 presidential election. At 80 and 77 years old respectively, both candidates are significantly older than any previous U.S. president at the time of their election, raising questions about their health, mental acuity, and ability to serve effectively. The piece highlights how age has become a central issue in the campaign, with Biden's occasional verbal slips and Trump's own gaffes fueling discussions about their fitness for office. Despite these concerns, both candidates have their supporters who argue that experience and wisdom come with age. The article also touches on the broader implications of an aging leadership, including the potential for generational shifts in voter priorities and the need for younger leaders to emerge. However, it notes that neither candidate has seriously addressed the age issue head-on, instead focusing on their past achievements and future policy plans.

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[ https://time.com/7201629/donald-trump-joe-biden-age/ ]

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