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- Attention on politicians’ age due to incidents like one with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
- Survey results:
- 77% support an age cap for elected officials.
- Both Democrats (76%) and Republicans (79%) favor age limits.
- 45% suggest a maximum age of 70 for officials.
- 30% believe the limit should be 50 or 60.
- Only 18% think the age cap should be 80.
- Over half feel the presidential role is too taxing for those over 75.
- 38% believe suitability for the presidential role depends on other factors.
- 78% are concerned about the efficiency of officials over 75.
- 80% think officials over 75 might not be in tune with modern times.
