Among the Democratic candidates for President in 2016 only one, Martin O’Malley, is younger than 65. Republicans are generally much younger, with three in their 40’s.[read_more] Two Republican Presidential hopefuls are 43 years old, Bobby Jindal and Marco Rubio. Ted Cruz is right behind them at age 44 and Scott Walker is 47. Republicans have a young bench!
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The problem I have with the age issue regarding Democratic candidates (e.g. Hillary Clinton the only one that in fact counts at this juncture) is not so much the actual chronological count but the open disclosure on the actual state of her health. In Hillary’s case is has been treated like much else the Clinton’s do with total secrecy and when questions do arise furious spin. She had a very serious health incident while Secretary of State that required over six months of recovery which was quietly hushed up until hubby Bill let the cat out of the bag in an interview on how serious this incident really was for her. All presidential candidates of her age without question owe the voters a FULL disclosure regarding conditions and any future prognosis affecting longevity. Does anyone have the slightest doubt that if any issues exist with her they will be completely and thoroughly covered up? In 2016, she would become, at 69, the second-oldest president to assume office if she won, a few months younger then Ronald Reagan who was also 69 when he assumed office in 1981. Compared to Reagan, who I was fortunate to see both in person and in countless group media presentations at the time, Hillary today just looks plain TIRED and worn out.