How to Fix America’s Geriatric Politician Problem
The article discusses the challenges posed by aging politicians in the U.S. government. It highlights the potential disruptions caused by their declining capacities and the need for age limits on candidates. The piece also notes the generational divide in politics and the impact on younger citizens seeking opportunities.
- ▪Nearly 20 percent of baby boomers refuse to step aside from public office.
- ▪The aging of politicians can create havoc and uncertainty in government.
- ▪Several prominent politicians from the Silent Generation are retiring, but many others wish to remain in office.
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How to Fix America’s Geriatric Politician ProblemSure, some people can work well into old age. But we still need age limits on candidates for office.Jill LawrenceMay 20, 2026ShareHal Rogers (right)—now 88, the oldest member of the House of Representatives, who last night won his primary to run again in this fall’s election—with fellow Kentuckian Mitch McConnell, now 84, the third-oldest member of the Senate, who is retiring rather than running for re-election this year. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)MY HUSBAND AND I are baby boomers, and we know how lucky we are. We know it from the house we bought in 1984 that has appreciated to nearly ten times the purchase price. From the steady jobs we had for decades in a field—“traditional” journalism—that’s hit hard times.
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