Blackburn: Biden, not McConnell, is the aging politician to worry about.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn: Biden’s Health Should Be a Concern
According to Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), it’s time to shift our focus from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to President Joe Biden when it comes to concerns about the capabilities of older politicians in leadership positions.
This statement from Blackburn comes in the wake of McConnell’s recent episode where he froze mid-speech while discussing his plans for reelection. This was the second time this year that the Senate minority leader experienced such a freeze.
Biden’s Onstage Moments Raise Questions
But it’s not just McConnell who has faced scrutiny over his health. President Biden, at 80 years old, has also had his fair share of onstage moments that have led people to question his well-being. Blackburn believes that Biden should be at the “top of the list” when it comes to concerns about aging politicians in the United States.
“One of the things that Americans should want is for our enemies to fear us and for our friends to know that they are our friend and we’re going to stick with them,” Blackburn emphasized during an interview with Sunday Morning Futures. “And when you see Joe Biden struggle with words, with days, with times, with places, then it drives home the point of how important it is to have someone who is capable in leadership, and quite honestly, I don’t think anyone wants to have a President Kamala Harris.”
McConnell’s recent health episode occurred on Wednesday when he appeared to lose concentration during a speech, staring blankly into space until aides came to his side to assist him. However, he quickly resumed his Q&A session and was cleared to continue his work schedule “as planned” by Congress’s attending physician.
Blackburn, when asked about McConnell’s ability to serve in his position, stated that she had spoken to people who were with McConnell “right after” his brief health scare, and he “seemed to be on top of his game.”
Biden and McConnell are not the only older politicians who have raised concerns. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), 90, was recently hospitalized after falling at her San Francisco home. Although she has announced that she won’t seek reelection in 2024, she plans to serve out the remainder of her term.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has also joined the conversation, calling for older politicians to undergo mental competency tests following McConnell’s second freeze. She condemned those who “refuse to give up power” and referred to the Senate as the “most privileged nursing home in the country.”
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