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jellen

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59. Hillary is bothering Scott Walker.

Tue Nov 18, 2014, 11:31 AM

Nov 2014

Walker was interviewed in WI and said he could run for president 20 yrs. from now and still not be too old, then made a comment about Hillary's age, without actually mentioning her name.

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Is Bernie Sanders to old to run for President? [View all] William769 Nov 2014 OP

no still_one Nov 2014 #1

The better question: Is he just a regional candiate? FSogol Nov 2014 #2

He just might. Let's find out. cali Nov 2014 #26

I have no problem with Sanders joining the Democrats and running. FSogol Nov 2014 #42

Never once have I found knowing the state a candidate comes from the least bit interesting. djean111 Nov 2014 #29

The south has an advantage in the electoral college. Thus, it is easier FSogol Nov 2014 #43

Funny thing is, I consider Hillary is from New York, which, to me, is more northeast than not. djean111 Nov 2014 #45

The topic is Sanders. Who brought up Clinton? FSogol Nov 2014 #47

He is only six years older than Hillary. antiquie Nov 2014 #3

Don't get me wrong I have no problem with Mr. Sanders running for President William769 Nov 2014 #6

I was addressing the regional issue, antiquie Nov 2014 #9

Agreed and back atcha. William769 Nov 2014 #10

Add to that he never grew up so bomb-happy John's a flop either way... freshwest Nov 2014 #37

I hear the age thing for Biden, Sanders, too. LawDeeDah Nov 2014 #39

The Republican candidate will be Gen X yeoman6987 Nov 2014 #12

No. He is not too old to run for president /nt think Nov 2014 #4

No. Autumn Nov 2014 #5

I suppose it would help if he was ten or twenty years younger - but he is not Douglas Carpenter Nov 2014 #7

Obviously BeyondGeography Nov 2014 #8

Bernie doesn't strike me as the sort of person who would Nuclear Unicorn Nov 2014 #11

+1 mmonk Nov 2014 #31

+2! Rhiannon12866 Nov 2014 #41

No, but since he won't get the nomination it's a moot point Lurks Often Nov 2014 #13

I want Bernie in the primary to pull the Party left antiquie Nov 2014 #18

That would fit the model othe than RFK and BHO. Can't think of any Govs, though. freshwest Nov 2014 #38

Doubt any of us here predicted either party nominee 2 years out since maybe Gore Lurks Often Nov 2014 #46

There is not an age limit on running for president except for being 36. Thinkingabout Nov 2014 #14

I believe all views should be heard. William769 Nov 2014 #16

Exactly since facts point to women living longer but for females this is a continual problem, Thinkingabout Nov 2014 #17

Is moderate Mitt too old since he will be the probable GOP candidate??? CK_John Nov 2014 #15

Media is pushing Jeb who's younger. Mitt's still miffed and won't run, probably. freshwest Nov 2014 #40

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2014 #19

No bigwillq Nov 2014 #20

To old to run? No. To old to GET ELECTED? Maybe. brooklynite Nov 2014 #21

No, no one is too old to run for President. Xyzse Nov 2014 #22

He is just fine. Tuesday Afternoon Nov 2014 #23

You do have to wonder how WE became the AARP party... Proud Public Servant Nov 2014 #24

I think it was just happenstance. Jim Lane Nov 2014 #25

Age shouldn't matter. AngryOldDem Nov 2014 #34

My concern is less age Proud Public Servant Nov 2014 #44

What are the age requirements to run? B Calm Nov 2014 #27

NO!!! Until he stops breathing, or stops thinking, and just cajoles, solicits, and lies like orpupilofnature57 Nov 2014 #28

Ask a millennial. No. grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #30

Funnily enough, when I see Bernie on TV he seems strong and vibrant and passionate. djean111 Nov 2014 #32

No. Not at all. AngryOldDem Nov 2014 #33

not too old fxstc Nov 2014 #35

is Bernie young enough ? olddots Nov 2014 #36

No. woo me with science Nov 2014 #48

Looks much more vibrant to me woo me with science Nov 2014 #49

Do you recall his filibuster speeches a few years back? ladjf Nov 2014 #50

I was in a group of people, woo me with science Nov 2014 #52

Usually filibuster speeches are time wasting junk. But not in Sander's case. He's a good one. ladjf Nov 2014 #53

+1 Politically fearless *and* incredibly skilled at woo me with science Nov 2014 #54

We keep agreeing with each other. He might be the smartest politician on the hill. nt ladjf Nov 2014 #55

If he breathes, he leads. HereSince1628 Nov 2014 #51

No SamKnause Nov 2014 #56

We have both seen a number of people state that Hillary is too old. NCTraveler Nov 2014 #57

I tend to want someone younger than I am gwheezie Nov 2014 #58

Hillary is bothering Scott Walker. jellen Nov 2014 #59

There is only one way to be sure a Democratic candidate is not too........ wandy Nov 2014 #60