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Should there be political age limits?
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The 119th Congress is among the oldest in history — 24 members are over 80, and many of them are running for re-election.
Supporters of keeping the status quo without electoral age limits argue that age brings institutional knowledge, political wisdom, and Capitol Hill know-how.
A recent poll found broad, bipartisan support for age limits, with 8 in 10 in favor.
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And the case for and against age limits for our political leaders.