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No representative should be attacked for their age, young or old... I agree that (in the classic American tradition), media coverage of Mr Biden's age has not been kind nor useful. Yet, I would be very careful in reducing his low approval ratings to his communication (where age might play a roll), compared to legitimate backlash against his policies (specifically on Israel).

Unfortunately for many young Americans, they are forced between more of the same (which many view as complicit in genocide) or a second Trump turn... I don't know how convincing this message is, so let's not pretend (while entertaining) that the only problem with Mr Biden is that he is older than the United Nations :)

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Feb 11Liked by Philip Stephens

Very well argued Philip. I hope that many Democratic politicians see it. And, yes, the focus of their attack should be on the unhinged remarks of Trump, not least the latest revelation about his comments on encouraging Russia to attack 'delinquent' NATO member states.

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Excellent thank you

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Sorry to be a pedant but Biden is in his 9th decade just as I, at 53 am in my 6th.

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