• 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.

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