The prominent Democratic governor declined to say in multiple conversations with the New York Times whether there should be a wide age limit for Democratic presidential nominees. whether or not he will be elected to the Senate in 2028, as issues with his age and mental fitness end President Biden’s re-election effort.
“It’s not the time of my life. It’s a state of mind,” California Governor Gavin Newsom said. told the New York Times that Suggesting a specific limit would be “ridiculous.” Newsom has said in 2023 that Biden’s age is not an issue.
With some exceptions Democrats have generally defended Biden against attacks based on his age or ability to do the job. Before a rough debate with Donald Trump in June. About a month after the discussion Biden also dropped out of the race. Vice President Kamala Harris, who replaced his ticket, lost the election to Trump.
“When I was growing up, 65-year-olds almost died,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul told the outlet.
Democratic governors spoke with the New York Times about whether they think there should be age limits for 2028 Democratic presidential nominees. (Left: Photographer: Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images, Center: (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images), Right: (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images))
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“I don’t have an age test,” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said. “The question is, are you in the game? You know, we have an amazing bench. And the bench has many different ages.”
The Times report said the Democratic governors they spoke with were reluctant to criticize the president.
“There is no such thing,” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said when asked whether there should be an age limit for 2028 nominees. Other Democrats There’s no hesitation in saying that Biden can’t deliver on his message.
“You know what part of him that appears to be his health problems? He just isn’t the person who can force the message we need in a difficult election cycle,” Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., told the outlet. She says she’s part of the Gen X Democratic presidential nominee in 2028.
President Joe Biden speaks after pardoning Peach which is the National Thanksgiving Turkey during the pardon ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in washington On Monday 1 Nov. 25 Nov. 2024 (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper pointed out that Americans just made a choice. “Pretty old guy,” referring to Trump, who at 78 is the oldest elected president ever. The previous record holder was Biden, who scored 78 points when he won in 2020.
Voters have repeatedly expressed concerns about the president’s age before he dropped out of the race. He turned 82 last month.
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Newsom, Grisham and Cooper are considered potential White House contenders for Democrats in 2028.
