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2. I suppose the framers took note of this by setting a minimum age.

Fri Jul 29, 2022, 09:19 PM

Jul 2022

Can we say 50 is the new 35?

Barack Obama was elected at 49. I was perfectly satisfied with his wisdom quotient.

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Biden, 'Age Before Beauty' and Political Leadership - WSJ letter [View all] question everything Jul 2022 OP

along with physical change, age brings wisdom. elleng Jul 2022 #1

Other cultures revere eldrrs for wisdom. SheltieLover Jul 2022 #3

Tragically, 'wisdom' not a big driver here. elleng Jul 2022 #4

Absolutely! SheltieLover Jul 2022 #5

I suppose the framers took note of this by setting a minimum age. Frasier Balzov Jul 2022 #2

I appreciate the defense of Biden, but... trof Jul 2022 #7