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During a meeting of Democratic governors, many were hesitant to address the topic of age, which was a factor in President Biden’s campaign. Some are now looking for a president from the Gen X generation.
Written by Katie Glueck, Reid J. Epstein, and Nick Corasaniti.
Covering the event at the Democratic Governors Association meeting in Beverly Hills, California.
Many voters thought that President Biden was too old to run for a second term, which negatively impacted his campaign and put his vice president in a difficult position with limited time to establish herself politically.
Just a month after Democrats experienced losses in various elections, party leaders are now grappling with the issue of determining the appropriate age for the Democratic nominee for the 2028 election.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, aged 65, strongly denied the existence of such a thing.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, age 57, stated that age is not a defining factor in one’s ability to run for office, emphasizing that it is more about a person’s mindset than their age. He criticized the notion of categorizing 80 as too old to run as ridiculous.
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York mentioned that when she was a child, individuals who were 65 years old were considered to be nearing the end of their life. She pointed out that she is now 65 herself and does not feel like she is close to death.
During a winter meeting in Beverly Hills, California, Democratic governors from across the nation discussed the difficulties they face in communicating their message effectively and dealing with recent losses. Despite this, in interviews with about 10 Democratic governors and gubernatorial candidates, no one suggested imposing an age limit for the next nominee. Some even stated that age should not be a determining factor if a candidate is in good health and resonating with voters.
Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey, who is 67 years old, mentioned that he does not have a specific age requirement for participation. He expressed doubt that any 80-year-olds would be involved, but emphasized the importance of being actively involved in the process. Murphy highlighted the diverse range of ages within their group of potential candidates.
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