Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes that voters must be voting for a presidential candidate that they'll anticipate to complete their time period in workplace. 

Mr. Kennedy made the assertion on Friday to Newsnation when requested about latest feedback from Vice President Kamala Harris. 

“We should be voting for a president who we expect to complete the term,” Mr. Kennedy stated. “I think we vote for a president for four years, understanding that they’re going to be able to serve four years.”

Ms. Harris instructed CBS News that she could be ready to be president “if necessary.” President Biden, who at 80-years-old is the oldest president in U.S. historical past, has handled scrutiny relating to his age and well being since taking workplace. That scrutiny has additional intensified because the pair mount a bid for reelection. 

“If Kamala Harris feels that she should be president, then let’s run and let’s, you know, let’s have a contest,” Mr. Kennedy stated.

Mr. Kennedy’s assertion joins a rising variety of critics who've raised issues over getting old lawmakers’ well being points. 

Health scares from 81-year-old Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican and 90-year-old Sen. Diane Feinstein, California Democrat, have pushed a lot of the scrutiny. 

Recent polling has proven that voters need youthful lawmakers and leaders. For instance, a Pew Research ballot launched in July indicated that 49% of voters consider the perfect age for a president is somebody of their 50s. That would imply that Mr. Kennedy, 69, former president Donald Trump, 77, and Mr. Biden are too previous for a lot of voters. 

A CBS News ballot confirmed {that a} overwhelming majority of voters need age caps set for lawmakers, with 40% agreeing that 70-years-old must be the restrict. 

Rep. John James, Michigan Republican, launched laws that will amend the Constitution to place an age cap on the president, vp and members of Congress. However, Mr. James’ cap of 75-years-old seems to be too previous for a lot of voters.  

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