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Reframing Aging & Longevity

Reframing Aging & Longevity

By Maria Shriver
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Senator Mitt Romney made news this week when he announced he would not seek reelection. The former presidential nominee, who is 76 years old, said it was time to step back and let a new generation of leaders step forward. He went on in interviews to suggest that others, i.e. President Biden and his nemesis, former President Trump, might think about following his lead.

Being too old is a hot topic in our political world these days. Millions of Americans have said they think both presumptive nominees are "too old" for the most demanding job in the world. The two men think otherwise.

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