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In the upcoming 2024 election, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump lead in the polls, but both face criticism regarding their age. Biden often receives heightened attention for displaying signs of aging in public, including moments of stuttering and occasional tripping.
Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid wants to remind voters to steer clear of age-related debates and get down to what matters — looking at the character and qualifications of the candidates. Reid argues that it’s crystal clear that Biden is the better pick when compared to Trump.
Still, he is — Trump — for all intents and purposes, the same age as Biden. Whether you think that’s an acceptable age for a person to run the country is another question. I’m personally in favor of term limits, but for Republicans to cite Biden’s age as a disqualifier, when the real story is, ‘Hey, look at what a great job Biden is doing, despite his age.’ Not to mention, ‘Hey, look at this old man who’s a lunatic spouting conspiracy theories and raging about needing to flush toilets 15 times.’ I mean, it’s a distraction.
Same as with the Hunter Biden thing. Yes, Hunter Biden has probably engaged in criminal behavior and it is not a good look. But how are Republicans citing that as a problem for Biden, when Trump’s children are worse and more blatant about their criminal enterprises? This extends so far beyond hypocrisy. It’s deliberate obfuscation.
When it comes to the age issue, the playing field is, unfortunately, quite level. The respective mental states of the candidates are a whole other issue. And you know what, on that front, I think I’m gonna give the win to the good human who occasionally stutters over the demagogue who wants to put an end to the American experiment. But that’s just me.
