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Biden turns 81 as worries about his age weigh on re-election prospects

Americans are concerned that President Joe Biden, who turns 81, is too old for re-election, according to opinion polls.
Biden argues that his age and experience are assets in addressing America's problems.
A poll conducted by Reuters/Ipsos revealed that 77% of respondents believe Biden is too old to be president, while only 39% think he is mentally sharp enough.

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Times of India

Biden celebrates his 81st birthday with jokes as the White House stresses his experience and stamina

US President Joe Biden celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday by joking repeatedly about his advanced age, even as the White House strongly defended his stamina and batted away polling — and one prominent Democrat — suggesting that the issue could cost the President votes in the election scheduled for next year. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the president's age should not be a primary focus. President Biden, for his part, …

10 days ago·India

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BBC News

Joe Biden has a response for your jokes about his age

The president, soon to turn 81, is the oldest in US history, but he has learned to defuse concerns about his age with humour.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Joe Biden Turns 81 as US Voters Show Concern About Aging President

President Joe Biden, turning 81, faces concerns over his age. Polls show worries about his fitness for a second term. Will it impact the 2024 election?

11 days ago·India

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The Hindu

Biden turns 81 as voters show concern about age

Despite a series of his own recent gaffes, former president Donald Trump, whom Mr. Biden is likely to face next year, does not yet cause the same concerns among voters despite the fact that he’s 77.

11 days ago·India

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CTV News

Biden pardons National Thanksgiving Turkeys while marking his 81st birthday with jokes about his age

Two Thanksgiving turkeys played their part Monday in an annual holiday tradition at the White House: a president sparing them from becoming someone's dinner.

10 days ago·Canada

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Reuters

Biden turns 81 as worries about his age weigh on re-election prospects

U.S. President Joe Biden turns 81 on Monday, a milestone likely to draw attention to his status as the oldest person to ever occupy the Oval Office, with opinion polls showing Americans worried he is too old for the post he is seeking reelection to.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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