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Is Biden too old to run again?

Is Biden too old to run again?

When Joe Biden won in 2020, he became the oldest president in U.S. history. If he runs again in 2024 and wins, he'll beat own record. Is that a problem?

Headlines From The Times · Nicolas Perez, Heba Elorbany, Ashlea Brown, Mike Heflin, Denise Guerra, David Toledo Diaz, Mark Nieto, Courtney Subramanian, Helen Li, Gustavo Arellano, Kasia Broussalian, Jazmín Aguilera, Roberto Reyes, Mario Diaz, Shani O. Hilton

April 19, 202327m 3s

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Show Notes

When Joe Biden won in 2020, he became the oldest president in U.S. history. If he runs again in 2024 and wins, he’ll beat own record. Is that a problem?

Today, we talk about the grumbles from Republicans and Democrats alike over Biden’s age. Read the full transcript here.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Guests: L.A. Times reporter Courtney Subramanian

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