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By Trend News Line 2024-02-17 03:39:38.
Congressional Age Gap Sparks Debate
As the political landscape continues to evolve, a recent controversy has emerged surrounding the age gap between an 83-year-old congressman and a 34-year-old rising star in the Democratic party, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). The debate centers around whether AOC should hold off on running for higher office until after the congressman has passed away.
The congressman, whose name has not been disclosed, is currently 83 years old, while AOC is just 34. This stark age difference has led some to argue that AOC should show respect for her elder and wait until he has passed before pursuing higher office. However, others believe that age should not be a determining factor in when someone decides to run for political office.
One Twitter user, Liam Harrington, weighed in on the debate, stating, “She could wait to run until decades after he has died if she wanted.” This tweet has sparked further discussion on social media about the appropriate timing for individuals to enter the political arena.
At this time, the cause of death for the congressman in question remains unknown. While some speculate that his advanced age may be a contributing factor, others argue that age should not be a barrier to serving in office. The debate over when individuals should enter politics and how age factors into these decisions is likely to continue as AOC’s political career progresses.
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Source : @muffenboy2003
He is 83 years old and AOC is 34. She could wait to run until decades after he has died if she wanted
— Liam Harrington (@muffenboy2003) February 17, 2024
“Long-tailed AOC run after decades”.