President Joe Biden, speaking to the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday evening, framed his decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race as a matter of saving democracy and passing “the torch to a new generation.”
“You know, in recent weeks it’s become clear to me that I need to unite my party in this critical endeavor. I believe my record as president, my leadership in the world, my vision for America’s future all merited a second term,” Biden said. “But nothing, nothing can come in the way of saving our democracy. That includes personal ambition. So, I’ve decided the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation. It’s the best way to unite our nation.”
Hot take: 60 is a perfect age. It’s when most people (especially lawyers) have a ton of experience, but are mentally just as sharp as 30 year olds. In ancient human societies she’d be “an elder” in charge.
It’s mind boggling the “new generation” to pass the torch to is nearly 60.
i would vote for a geriatric chimpanzee in a coma over trump
It’s sad that is clearly the right decision though.
i would vote for a magic 8 ball over trump
It would probably be right more often than tRump! But -1 for lack of opposable thumbs.
Hot take: 60 is a perfect age. It’s when most people (especially lawyers) have a ton of experience, but are mentally just as sharp as 30 year olds. In ancient human societies she’d be “an elder” in charge.
I’ll take 60 over 80.