Why are candidates for president so old?
do the political parties forbid young candidates from applying
do the political parties forbid young candidates from applying
Bubba Ray
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Because the majority of voters are old and won't vote for younger people. If you want younger candidates, young people need to stop being lazy and start voting in huge numbers.
Anonymous
Because it's a demanding job, and you can forget about a decent career afterwards.
The law says they must be at least 35
David S
The age of candidates is incidental. Neither party intentionally seeks older candidates unless there would be some strategic value in it.
Anonymous
Cause most young-uns are more likley to riot, loot and burn....do you want a punk with the BIG Button?
Socialist Feminist
Blame Baby Boomers.