The most represented group in congress is between 60 and 69. Only about 15 per ent of this, ou know, highly political and a policy minded sample wanted to run for office. I think the mediun is closer in age to me, 39 or forty. Right?
Dianne Feinstein’s colleagues are concerned the 88-year-old senator is struggling with memory loss, reports Tal Kopan of the San Francisco Chronicle. It’s raising concerns about Feinstein’s ability to do her job and the aging of America's politicians.
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