NEWS AND OPINION:

Get prepared for an incoming inhabitants of geezer politicians, some say. No, actually.

“Despite recent calls for term limits and age limits in leadership, Americans should get used to aging politicians for better or worse,” advises William J. Kole, the just lately retired New England editor for the Associated Press, and the writer of a forthcoming e book with an intriguing title: “The Big 100: The New World of Super-Aging.”

Mr. Kole has a number of ideas on the senior citizen think about politics.

“Older Americans’ lock on higher office is only going to intensify as the baby boomers age into their 100s,” he stated in a written assertion shared with Inside the Beltway.

“People aged 65 and up already form the biggest voting bloc in most states. Between now and 2040, the senior population is projected to swell by 44%, while the 18-to-64 population grows by just 6%. And many of those elders will have no qualms about keeping older politicians in office,” Mr. Kole famous.

“There are also racial considerations to having older leaders: The troubling truth is that extreme longevity tends to be overwhelmingly white, a product of the ‘weathering theory’: the idea that the health of African Americans begins to deteriorate in early adulthood as a physical consequence of socio-economic disadvantages,” he stated.

It’s difficult.

“There are consequences of older leadership: It risks prioritizing seniors’ issues and concerns over those of younger citizens,” Mr. Kole added.

The e book arrives Oct. 3, revealed by Diversion Books, an impartial writer based mostly in New York City.

PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK

The Republican National Committee continues to observe the monetary challenges which have surfaced throughout President Biden’s time in workplace.

“61% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, and inflation is still squeezing budgets. That’s just one of many indications that ‘Bidenomics’ isn’t working,” stories Jake Schneider, director of speedy response for the RNC.

“Credit card, auto loan, and consumer loan delinquencies are at their highest levels since the Great Recession — and could go even higher. Prices for school supplies have increased nearly 25% over the past two years,” Mr. Schneider stated in a well-sourced written report, citing mortgage knowledge from Equifax and back-to-school costs from CBS News, respectively.

“American households were worse off in August compared to just one month ago as lower-income Americans take on more debt,” Mr. Schneider stated, this time referring to a Bloomberg.com research launched Thursday.

He additionally famous that the common fee for a 30-year mounted mortgage stays at its highest stage since 2001, in accordance with Bankrate.com.

In addition, main bank card corporations introduced they're making ready for “massive fee hikes,” in accordance with the Wall Street Journal.

Then there’s the gasoline problem. A gallon of gasoline averages $3.82 nationwide as of Thursday, in accordance with AAA.

“The nationwide average for a gallon of regular gas is around 68 cents per gallon higher than two years ago and $1.43/gallon higher than when Biden took office,” Mr. Schneider stated, citing a Fox News report.

“No wonder Biden can’t invoke his failed ‘Bidenomics’ without lying. Most Americans aren’t feeling any benefit. Instead, Americans will keep paying the price for Biden’s ineptness,” Mr. Schneider wrote in his stark conclusion.

Find his full report and rather more at GOP.com/information.

THE POTATO PARDON

The White House has already revealed {that a} pair of Minnesota turkeys will arrive within the nation’s capital in November to be formally “pardoned” by President Biden within the annual Thanksgiving season ritual on the White House.

Some should not blissful about this. The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals — PETA for brief — has issued a press release on this phenomenon. The animal-rights group proposes that the president pardon a potato as an alternative.

“PETA and our millions of members and supporters with a suggestion for an appeeling new Thanksgiving tradition — one that would truly be inclusive and welcomed by everyone who doesn’t eat meat for religious, cultural, or environmental reasons or because they object to the way animals are raised and killed. Instead of promoting the harmful factory farming of turkeys, would you please initiate the Great American Potato Pardon, a ceremony that would also celebrate your Irish heritage?” the group stated in its letter to the White House.

And sure, the spelling “appeeling” is intentional within the official letter.

“Traditions constantly change because, and now would be a smashing time to introduce the Great American Potato Pardon. Potatoes are a wholesome all-American food,” PETA later concluded.

And about these two Minnesota turkeys. Jennie-O Turkey Store — a subsidiary of Hormel Foods — final week revealed that the corporate will ship two turkeys to the White House for the “ritual National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.” The birds — who've but to be recognized by identify — had been hatched in July, This yr’s White House turkey second will mark the 76th yr for the longstanding custom.

ELVIS AS EMCEE

A future occasion of notice: The annual Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Julian L. Simon Memorial Award Dinner awards in September has a novel slant this yr. The closely attended occasion is solely titled “Elvis: All Shook Up.”

The grasp of ceremonies might be “black leather-clad” Nick Gillespie, who's editor of Reason, a libertarian-leaning publication that emphasizes “free minds and free markets,” in accordance with advance notes shared with Inside the Beltway.

Annie Duke, a former skilled poker participant and writer, is among the many audio system for the massive night, as is Kent Lassman, president of the host group. Organizers suggested that “cocktail or themed attire” might be applicable on the massive evening.

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POLL DU JOUR

• 44% of registered U.S. voters would vote for former President Donald Trump if the 2024 election was “going to be held now”; 84% of Republicans, 43% of independents and 6% of Democrats agree.

• 47% of males and 41% of girls additionally agree.

• 43% would vote for President Biden; 7% of Republicans, 32% of independents and 87% of Democrats agree.

• 41% of males and 45% of girls additionally agree.

• 7% general would vote for another person; 6% of Republicans, 12% of independents and three% of Democrats agree.

• 6% of males and seven% of girls additionally agree.

• 3% general should not positive what they might do; 1% of Republicans, 6% of independents and three% of Democrats agree.

• 3% of males and three% of girls additionally agree.

• 3% general wouldn't vote in any respect; 3% of Republicans, 7% of independents and 1% of Democrats agree.

• 3% of males and 4% of girls additionally agree.

SOURCE: An Economist/YouGov ballot of 1,500 U.S. adults carried out Aug. 26-29.

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