is it feasible for an 85 year old, despite good mental faculties, to be in office, for example?
2007-04-19 05:39:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Probably not. But if the person appears too fragile, they would have a hard time winning over constituents. A president has to go through lots of traveling and endure tons and tons of stress. Even though there is not an age limit, a person of that age actually winning is pretty difficult. Every mistake that he makes, people will blame it on his age and his diminished capacities. Even though his mental abilities are still there, his ability to perform physically activities would be a disaster.
2007-04-19 05:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by whatchamacallit 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What the Constitution says on age should be what you go by. However an 85 year old could die before his term is over, so I don't think the 85 year old is a good thing to have for President.
2007-04-20 10:06:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. They should allow any one to run. Of Age.
I' could run this country better. Only 18.
This is a treson. why Ron, Fred, Rudy , dnt have my vote. too old. in a contexts of they are from a bad tyme in america....
You can learn do musch from an older person. but in that case.., of 2008 Rep.'s no good.
And I"m a Republican. of the new era' 20/00's Generation Y.
Dont ask Y'Why.
kids are the furthor.
I'm thinkin Obama would make a okay president.
forget his name. and etcd. he make some good points.
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We need to Unite. in the United States of America.
2007-04-19 06:10:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Constitution gives us the minimun age of 35 years of age.
COMMON sense should give the voters whatever upper age limit there needs to be.
Just remember... to make an upper-age limit law would require an amendment to Article II of the US Constitution !!
I think Congress and the legislatures of "the various states" have better things to do that waste time and money drafting, passing and ratifying such an amendment.
2007-04-19 05:59:49 · answer #4 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that as long as their health is good, like no weak heart, high cholesterol, etc., there is no reason why they should not be allowed to run if they are 90, but what person of that age would want to take on that type of stress?
2007-04-19 05:43:51 · answer #5 · answered by golden rider 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that this one's self-regulating, and doesn't require legislation. I don't think that the American people would elect any candidate, no matter how qualified, at that age. Not until the average life expectancy creeps upward past that, anyway.
2007-04-19 05:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by Aaron W 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think the current way is fine. Ronald Reagan was the greatest President in U.S. History and he was in his 70's when he left office.
2007-04-19 05:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I know of no cap on the age of the President? You must 35 to run.
Please site sources.
2007-04-19 05:41:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I don't believe anyone that old would win an election. Why pass unnecessary legislation?
2007-04-19 05:48:40 · answer #9 · answered by evans_michael_ya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there should be an age limit. have you ever seen an 85yr old order at a drive through? it's ridiculous. no way that someone like that should be put incharge of a country.
2007-04-19 05:43:38 · answer #10 · answered by one8swayze 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋