Key Takeaways:
– The notion of former President Donald Trump being too old for president remains ineffective, as shown by recent New York Times-Siena polls.
– Vice President Kamala Harris, along with several media outlets, suggested Trump’s supposed exhaustion hinders his campaign efforts.
– Trump doesn’t seem phased by comments on his age, having hosted more events than Harris since September.
– Mark Halperin, a renowned political journalist, hints that major news organizations suppressed coverage on Biden’s cognitive decline.
– A 2023 poll from The Economist and YouGov reported 57% of respondents felt Biden’s age could severely limit his ability to lead if reelected.
Contrary to Popular Belief
It’s been said that age is just a number and recent polling data in regards to the presidential run of Donald Trump, who is now 78, supports this statement. Despite the perseverance of Democrats and various media outlets presenting Trump as too aged to run for president again, it appears voters don’t buy into this belief.
The Data Speaks
A recent survey by the New York Times and Siena showcased that the majority of voters were not convinced by the argument of Trump’s age. The percentage of voters who felt Trump was too old to be president was only 41%. These figures remain virtually unchanged since July, the monthly records dating back to when current President Joe Biden stepped down from his re-election campaign due to struggles in a debate with Trump.
Trump Vs. Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris, though she has side-stepped questions regarding Biden’s cognitive decline, has been vocal in stating that Trump is too exhausted to campaign effectively. But numbers tell a different story. Trump has hosted 76 events since September 1, over Harris’ 61 functions.
Media Untold Truths
Top journalists have let it slip that major news organizations knew about Biden’s cognitive decline but chose not to cover it assertively. Mark Halperin, an esteemed political journalist, mentioned to Tucker Carlson, Daily Caller co-founder, that significant news outlets were aware of Biden’s decline but their companies refrained from reporting on this vital issue.
Voters’ Perceptions Matter
Concerns around Biden’s ability to run the country due to his age surfaced much before his debate with Trump. A 2023 poll from The Economist and YouGov stated that a vast majority of 57% participants felt Biden’s advanced age could significantly affect his administration if given another term. This belief was reflected similarly in further polls as well.
Democrats Call for Change
High-ranking Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, urged Biden to step down from his election campaign post the debate with Trump. They felt Biden’s chances of winning were slim and he was better off conceding. Bowing to the pressure, Biden withdrew his candidacy but did not state his age or cognitive decline as the reasons for this decision. As for a response from Harris, it is yet to be received.
Conclusively, age and exhaustion do not seem to deter voters’ confidence in Trump and his ability to lead. Instead, the narrative questions the selective reporting and political maneuvering within the Democratic party.