Joe Biden's age was his biggest liability — now Democrats can flip the script on arguments that Biden was too old to lead and apply them to Trump.
  • At 78 years old, former President Donald Trump is now the oldest nominee running for president.
  • Joe Biden, 81, dropped out of the race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, 59.
  • If she becomes the Democratic nominee, Harris’ age could be an advantage against Trump.
  • EnderMB@lemmy.world
    522·
    2 months ago

    What I find most mad is that Kamala Harris is nearing retirement age for many industries - yet compared to many in her line of work she seems like she’s in her thirties and has a whole new career ahead of her.

    • sc2pirate@lemmy.world
      241·
      2 months ago

      Remember back in 2001 when everyone freaked out at Cheney’s age? He was 60. Our “young” potential candidate is 59.

    • merc@sh.itjust.works
      94·
      2 months ago

      We came within 1 year of having the first ever Gen X major party nominee (and immediately after the first ever Silent Generation president). But, she’s a yet another boomer by 1 year.

      • bitchkat@lemmy.worldEnglish
        131·
        2 months ago

        Those generations are completely made up and there is little difference in someone born in 1964 vs 1965.

        • merc@sh.itjust.works
          54·
          2 months ago

          Sure, but as long as those labels exist, it would still have been nice to be able to apply a new label to the President, instead of using that same old one again.

          • rekorse@lemmy.world
            32·
            2 months ago

            Here’s the fun part, you can apply whatever label you find useful. Go bananas.