In Defense of Elders in Politics

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In Defense of Elders in Politics

Thu, 10/05/2023 - 01:51
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Public sentiment has turned against old leaders so much that a New Yorker cover art shows President Joe Biden, House Speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and former President Donald Trump hobbling on walkers. Three are in their early 80s; Trump is 77. Reflecting on aging in politics, perhaps it should not be dismissed so easily. The three octogenarians bring a…

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