When this campaign season began, I said that I hoped that we, the Democratic Party, would not nominate another old white man.
Now, just in case you are wondering.
In 1988, the list of 1988 Democratic candidates included Michael Dukakis, Al Gore, Gary Hart, Jesse Jackson and, yes, Joe Biden. Michael Dukakis is 86 years old now. Al Gore is 71 years old. Gary Hart is 83 years old and Jesse Jackson is 78 years old, the same age as Joe Biden.
In 1992, the list of Democratic candidates included Bill Clinton, Jerry Brown, Tom Harkin, Paul Tsongas and Bob Kerrey. Bill Clinton is now 73 years old. Jerry Brown is 81. Tom Harkin is 80 and Bob Kerrey is 76. Paul Tsongas died at 55 years of age in in 1997.
Bill Clinton ran unopposed in 1996.
Al Gore ran in 2000 against Bill Bradley. Bill Bradley is 76 years of age.
In 2004, John Kerry ran against Howard Dean, John Edwards and General Wesley Clark. John Kerry is now 76 years of age. Howard Dean is 71. John Edwards is 66 and General Wesley Clark is 75.
In 2008, we had Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Barack Obama is now 58 years old. Hillary Clinton is 72.
In 2016, we had Hillary Clinton and Barry Sanders. Barry Sanders is now 78.
Joe Biden is 77 years of age.
The conman who stole the White House is 73.
Vladimir Putin is 65 years old.
What do you think?