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Jonathan's avatar

I didn't realize it, but Andrew Cuomo would be pushing 70 years old if he runs; imo that's another mark against him being successful

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michaelflutist's avatar

Dunno, is that really that old? His being old news might be more of an issue for him, especially as he resigned in disgrace.

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Jonathan's avatar

I'd think it was 1 more talking point against him

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michaelflutist's avatar

It could be used, but I don't know how potent it would be. I think the point would be made indirectly by some people calling themselves the "new generation of leadership" or something.

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Zero Cool's avatar

Cuomo was born in 1957 so by the time he would be in office, he would be 68. Bloomberg left office when he was 71 and after serving multiple four-year terms.

Doubt age is going to be a factor at all in the race.

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Jonathan's avatar

In these times, I think it's more of a factor than in the past

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Zero Cool's avatar

Not sure. The reason why President Biden had issues to face was of perception of his ability to do the job and be cognitively capable of continuing to do the job as POTUS. The debate he had with Trump this past June had solidified the concerns the base and donors had.

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Jonathan's avatar

I am talking about the fact that Cuomo has been in politics for over 40 years; stale, corrupt, serial sexual harassment, and frankly old(not really anything to do with Biden); the negative ads write themselves; I can't simply fathom any other result that Cuomo would lose(I am not convinced that he actually runs)

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Avedee Eikew's avatar

A young candidate (60 or under) could/would probably turn the race into fresh face vs. a corrupt elderly sex pest from the past who is the problem not the solution.

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