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Let’s be clear here: the “age” issue is a dog whistle. After all, he’s barely older than Trump, and in far better shape, both physically and mentally.

No, the point of highlighting his age is remind voters that, if he dies, he’ll be replaced by someone who lacks white skin and a penis.

What is ageism on the surface is misogynoir beneath it.

#uspol 
 @90bf4d25 that sounds like it could be true, but I don’t really buy it.  The average voter doesn’t even know there is a vice-president or know what they do, let alone gives a single shit what color or gender they are. At the edges, maybe. 
 @40cd5708

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/09/19/biden-age-concerns-kamala-harris/

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/harris-courts-young-voters-many-are-worried-bidens-advanced-age-rcna105035

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrat-concerns-bidens-age-harris-poll-numbers-mounting 
 @90bf4d25 Posting articles without context is meaningless. I never respond to such posts. Please make a point and excerpt what you think is relevant to support it.  Also: Biden’s team and many Dem leaders have never been that comfortable with Harris. I haven’t been either.