NEWS AND OPINION:

What is the very best age for a U.S. president upon arrival on the White House?

“When asked about the ideal age of a president, around half of Americans (49%) say they prefer someone in their 50s,” advises a latest Pew Research Center survey.

Another 24% say it’s greatest for a president to be of their 60s, whereas 17% say they need to be of their 40s,” the survey stated.

It didn't have very promising information for the newest presidents.

“Just 3% of Americans say they prefer a president to be in their 70s or older. An equally tiny share (3%) say it’s best for a president to be in their 30s. (The minimum age for a presidential candidate is 35.),” the survey evaluation stated.

Surprisingly, the ballot discovered that Republicans and Democrats have related views about the very best age vary for a president, noting that 51% of Republicans and 49% of Democrats each agreed that the “50s” was the very best age vary for a president.

In addition, 28% of Republicans and 21% of Democrats most popular somebody of their 60s, 13% of Republicans and 20% of Democrats most popular a 40-something within the White House whereas 2% of Republicans and 5% of Democrats appreciated the thought of a president within the 30-year outdated vary. And like Americans’ basically, solely 3% of each Republicans and Democrats say the very best age for a president can be 70 or older.

The survey of 5,115 U.S. adults was performed June 5-11 and launched July 6.

On one other topic altogether, who're the ten youngest of our presidents? Theodore Roosevelt is in first place; he was 42 when he took workplace. Next comes John F. Kennedy who was 43, adopted by Bill Clinton (46), Ulysses S. Grant (46), after which by Barack Obama and Grover Cleveland, each 47 after they entered the White House. Franklin Pierce follows at 48, then comes James A. Garfield and James Ok. Polk, each 49, and eventually, Millard Fillmore, who was 50.

The supply of those historic presidential age numbers is Infoplease.com, an internet reference web site.

THE AGING PRESS

The information media has homed in on the potential political challenges that President Biden faces due to his age; he turned 80 in November. Here are just a few headlines to contemplate from the final 72 hours alone. This has been an intense subject of dialogue in latest days.

“On his age, Biden now trying to show he’s in on the joke” (The Washington Post); “Biden makes his age a punchline: Will it affect election efforts?” (USA Today); “Biden’s age is figuring ‘prominently’ in the 2024 White House race — but here’s what the pundits could be getting wrong” (Market Watch); “After America’s birthday, it’s time to assess Biden’s and Trump’s: Professor advises focus on capability, not simply age” (Roll Call); “Biden says Democrats ‘not right or wrong’ about stepping aside due to age” (The Hill); “Dems strategize over how Biden should handle age questions” (CNN); “Step aside, Joe Biden: The president has no business running for office at age 80” (The Atlantic); “Biden is effective whatever his age” (The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier); and “The U.S. doesn’t need age limits — it needs term limits” (Al Jazeera).

AND IN SUMMATION

One veteran Republican observer has a helpful summation of President Biden’s declare that the U.S. economic system is flourishing and the nation is doing nicely.

Commentator Saul Anuzis, former chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, provides this remark about what to anticipate from Mr. Biden, his administration and “Bidenomics,” at the moment a favourite White House buzzword for the time being.

“Truth, transparency, and integrity have never been more than political rhetoric for the Biden machine. This new attempt is novel and creative — however it belies the facts,” Mr. Anuzis stated in a press release shared with Inside the Beltway.

“This is not your parent’s Democratic Party. These folks are nuts,” he suggested.

Find extra of his ideas at SaulsNews.com.

TIM SCOTT’S PLEDGE

Sen. Tim Scott continues to marketing campaign for president, accompanying his public pitch with some forthright guarantees.

“I will defend American values. If you’re able-bodied, you work. If you take out a loan, you pay it back. And if you commit a violent crime, you go to jail. America needs more victors and less victims,” the South Carolina Republican stated in a marketing campaign outreach launched Sunday.

“These aren’t just conservative values, they’re American values. And as president, I will defend them. Democrats have chosen a culture of grievance over greatness, and victimhood over victory. We cannot let them destroy our values and destroy our country. I believe that with faith and American values, our country’s future can be brighter than ever before,” Mr. Scott stated in a written assertion shared with Inside the Beltway.

FOR THE LEXICON

“Paycation.”

This intriguing phrase has quietly emerged within the office lexicon. It is a brand new label for individuals who query the inflexible dividing traces between down time and work time.

“In response to increasingly hybrid and flexible working environments, many working Americans (31%) are now choosing to add vacation time to a business trip — or vice versa, or they plan to outright work remotely from a vacation destination (28%), thanks to their company’s flexible work policies,” reviews an Ipsos ballot performed on behalf of Allianz Partners USA, a client insurance coverage supplier.

And by the way in which, 31% of the respondents stated they would come with their pet on this working from a trip spot association.

The survey of two,010 U.S. adults was performed May 2-4 and launched Friday.

POLL DU JOUR

• 63% of U.S. adults say “high inflation” within the U.S. prevents them from “feeling financially secure and comfortable.”

• 48% cite the overall “economic environment” as a trigger for this sense.

• 42% cite “insufficient emergency savings.”

• 41% cite “insufficient retirement funds.”

• 36% cite “rising interest rates.”

• 33% cite “low pay.”

• 26% cite “high or revolving debt.”

• 25% cite the price of “renting or housing affordability.”

• 9% cite another motive.

SOURCE: A Bankrate survey of two,521 U.S. adults performed June 5-7 and launched Thursday. Respondents may choose a number of solutions.

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