Prominent Democratic governors declined to say in several conversations with The New York Times whether there should be a higher age limit for the Democratic presidential nominee in 2028, as issues related to his age and mental fitness have ended President Biden's re-election efforts.
“It's not a life time, it's a state of mind,” California Governor Gavin Newsom said. He told the New York Times, Suggesting that a certain limit be placed on it would be “ridiculous.” Newsom said In 2023, Biden's age is not an issue.
With some exceptionsDemocrats generally defended Biden against attacks on his age or ability to do the job before his difficult debate performance against Donald Trump in June. About a month after the debate, Biden withdrew from the race; His replacement on the ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris, lost the election to Trump.
“When I was growing up, 65-year-olds were dying,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul told the outlet. “I'm 65 years old. I'm not about to die.”
Democratic governors spoke to The New York Times about whether they believe there should be an age limit for a Democratic presidential nominee in 2028. (Left: Photographer: Jenna 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? Are you — we have a great bench, and the benches are a range of ages.”
The Times report noted that Democratic governors they spoke to were reluctant to criticize the president.
“There is no such thing,” New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said when asked if there should be an age cap for 2028 nominees. Other Democrats did not hesitate to say that Biden cannot carry out their message.
“With some of his health issues, you know, he was not someone who could carry the message that we need so strongly in a tough election cycle,” Rep. Mickey Sherrill, D-N.J. The director said. She said she was biased toward the 2028 Generation X Democratic presidential candidate.
President Joe Biden speaks after pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkey, Peach, during a pardon ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, November 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper noted that Americans had just elected “an old person,” referring to Trump, who at 78 is the oldest president ever elected. The previous record holder was Biden, who was 78 when he won in 2020.
Voters have repeatedly expressed their concerns about President's age Before withdrawing from the race. He turned 82 last month.
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Newsom, Gresham, and Cooper They are considered potential contenders for the Democratic White House in 2028.
