Is it time for America's elder statesmen to retire?

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BBC News, Washington, DC

Once an obscure word, “gerontocracy,” which means a government ruled by people who are significantly older than the adult population, is now increasingly part of Americans’ vocabulary. Not a lot unites Democrat and Republican voters but one issue stands out: many think America’s leaders are too old.Much has been said about the ages of President Biden and his likely contender Donald Trump. Mr Biden turns 81 on Monday, making him the oldest president ever, with Mr Trump […]

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