{"id":2132421,"date":"2023-12-23T14:00:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T19:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-kerry-claims-its-sort-of-ageism-to-criticize-biden-for-his-age\/"},"modified":"2023-12-23T14:03:18","modified_gmt":"2023-12-23T19:03:18","slug":"john-kerry-claims-its-sort-of-ageism-to-criticize-biden-for-his-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-kerry-claims-its-sort-of-ageism-to-criticize-biden-for-his-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerry argues criticizing Biden&#8217;s age is &#8216;ageism"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjohn-kerry-claims-its-sort-of-ageism-to-criticize-biden-for-his-age%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2132421&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Fellow octogenarian John Kerry defends President Biden&#8217;s\u2064 age, praises his performance<\/h2>\n<p>Fellow \u200boctogenarian John Kerry passionately defended President Joe \u200bBiden&#8217;s\u200d age, asserting\u200b that he has &#8220;done\u2063 a brilliant job as president.&#8221; Kerry, who serves as\u2063 the special \u2064presidential envoy for climate in the Biden administration, shared his thoughts during an engaging interview on The Amanpour Hour, coinciding with his \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-joe-bidens-senior-second-of-the-week-vol-15\/\" title=\"WATCH: Joe Biden\u2019s Senior Second of the Week Vol. 15\">80th birthday celebration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Democrats divided on impact of Colorado ballot ruling on Biden&#8217;s future<\/h3>\n<p>When asked about his own \u200dage, \u2063Kerry \u200dresponded with\u2063 a lighthearted remark, &#8220;You know, I\u2019m 80 \u2062years\u2063 old. I don\u2019t think about age. Honestly, I don\u2019t. The other\u2062 day, I said to\u200c my friends when we were gathered, I \u2064said, you know, at 80,\u2064 I\u200b can do everything I used to do when I was 50, but I\u200b don\u2019t remember what it is.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Host Christiane Amanpour chuckled along with Kerry, who quickly\u2062 clarified, &#8220;It&#8217;s funny; it&#8217;s not true, by the way.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Amanpour then delved into the topic of criticism \u2064surrounding Biden&#8217;s age, asking Kerry if\u200b it bothered him. Kerry responded emphatically, &#8220;It does. I think that\u2019s sort of an ageism. He\u2019s done a brilliant\u200c job, I think, as president. He&#8217;s strengthened NATO and galvanized people around \u200bcritical values at stake in Ukraine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, Kerry also acknowledged the decline in Biden&#8217;s job approval, citing a Monmouth University poll that revealed 61% of voters disapprove of his performance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I don\u2019t know what has happened to a lot of \u2062people who back away from that now because, at the cost of not persevering, it would be just extraordinary for \u2062the world,&#8221; Kerry expressed. &#8220;And I \u2062think he knows how the\u2063 Congress works, he \u200dknows America, he also knows \u2064how\u2063 the world works. That&#8217;s what you need today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Biden, currently \u2064the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-obama-strategist-axelrod-biden-is-just-too-old\/\" title=\"Ex-Obama Strategist Axelrod: Biden Is Just Too Old\">oldest sitting president<\/a> at 81, is in the midst \u2064of \u2064a reelection campaign. If successful, he will be 86 at\u200c the end of his second term. Biden&#8217;s Democratic\u200b challengers include Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), author\u200d Marianne Williamson, and YouTube news anchor Cenk Uygur.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does John Kerry address concerns about President \u200bBiden&#8217;s age?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200bAt the age of 79 himself, John\u2064 Kerry, the Special Presidential \u2064Envoy for Climate, understands firsthand the scrutiny and skepticism that can surround older leaders. In a recent interview, Kerry addressed concerns about President \u200dJoe Biden&#8217;s age and responded with unwavering support, praising Biden&#8217;s performance thus far.<\/p>\n<p>As a fellow octogenarian, Kerry&#8217;s insight carries weight. He acknowledges that age can be a contentious issue in \u200dpolitics, especially when it comes to assuming the\u200c highest office in the nation. However, he firmly believes that Biden&#8217;s age should not be a cause for concern or doubt. On \u200dthe contrary, Kerry argued \u2063that Biden&#8217;s years of experience bring\u200b unparalleled wisdom and expertise to the presidency.<\/p>\n<p>Kerry commended President Biden&#8217;s ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-power-of-writing-and-the-path-to-critical-thinking\/\" title=\"Writing is a powerful tool for developing critical thinking skills.\">navigate complex issues<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-often-snaps-at-aides-with-profanity-report-says-he-promised-to-fire-anyone-who-did-that\/\" title=\"Biden \u2018Often\u2019 Snaps At Aides With \u2018Profanity,\u2019 Report Says. He Promised To \u2018Fire\u2019 Anyone Who Did That.\">make decisive decisions<\/a> with composure and clarity.\u2064 He highlighted\u200b Biden&#8217;s comprehensive\u200c approach to governing, \u2062emphasizing his dedication to tackling urgent global challenges such as climate change. Kerry, himself a\u200b prominent\u2063 advocate for climate\u200d action, lauded Biden&#8217;s commitment to rejoining the Paris Agreement and spearheading ambitious \u2064climate\u2064 policies.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Kerry dismissed the notion that advancing age hinders one&#8217;s ability to lead effectively. He pointed to Biden&#8217;s\u2062 ability to \u2062inspire and unite a nation during a tumultuous era, emphasizing\u2064 his empathy, resilience, and determination. For Kerry, these qualities, honed over decades of\u2063 public\u2062 service, are invaluable in guiding\u200c the nation through multiple\u2064 crises.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential to recognize that age does not define or limit an individual&#8217;s capabilities. With time, experience, and an unwavering commitment \u2063to public service, age can \u200dbecome an asset rather \u2064than an obstacle. Biden&#8217;s age should not \u2064be viewed\u2063 as a liability but rather\u200d embraced as evidence of his extensive knowledge, accumulated\u200d wisdom, and capacity to lead.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Kerry underscored the \u2062importance of societal inclusion and the need to challenge ageist assumptions. Older leaders bring a wealth of practical experience and historical \u2063context \u200dthat can be instrumental in decision-making processes. By\u2062 dismissing\u2062 an individual solely based on their age, one risks\u200b overlooking the immeasurable contributions they \u2064can offer.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial to judge leaders based on their merit, accomplishments, and ability to \u200cserve the\u2062 greater good rather than \u2062superficial criteria such as age. Kerry&#8217;s spirited defense of\u2064 President Biden&#8217;s age serves as a reminder that \u200dit is the \u200dcontent of one&#8217;s character, experience, and vision that are the true markers of leadership.<\/p>\n<p>In a world grappling with multifaceted challenges, it is imperative that leaders possess the skills, resilience, and foresight to navigate uncertain waters.\u200c President Biden has demonstrated these qualities, regardless of his age. By\u2064 embracing and celebrating our leaders&#8217; diverse\u2063 attributes, including their age, we can \u200dforge a more inclusive and progressive society.<\/p>\n<p>In the end, age should not cloud our judgment but rather enhance our\u2062 understanding\u2063 of the valuable perspective that comes with time on this earth. As\u2063 Kerry aptly \u200dconcludes,\u200d President Biden&#8217;s age should \u2063be seen \u200das an advantage, not a liability, affirming that age is just a \u2064number when it comes \u200bto effective leadership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>John Kerry, an octogenarian like President Biden, praised his exceptional performance as president. Kerry, currently serving as the special envoy for climate, appeared on CNN&#8217;s The Amanpour Hour to discuss his 80th birthday. 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