Democratic members of Congress know they have an age problem—and it’s hurting them.

  • logi@piefed.world
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    2 days ago

    In a perfect world that wouldn’t be needed since we would only vote for exceptional geriatrics.

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      True. Bernie is a vibrant man in his 80s. There are 90-somethings who can run circles around 60-somethings, mentally and physically.

      And yet, we had Feinstein. Trump. Biden. It’s ridiculous. But oftentimes this is exactly why we end up with rules, dipshits require them or things get dangerous for those living around said dipshits.

      Think of the odd rules at your workplace. They didn’t get implemented in a vacuum.