Posted by
Michael on Wednesday, February 27, 2008 10:07:10 AM
Ryan Cole
argues in the Wall Street Journal that Senator McCain isn't too old to be president, and that it could actually be an advantage if he plays his cards right:
True enough, age can bring its share of infirmities.
But with age can also come knowledge, understanding and expertise.
Prior to becoming heads of state, many great leaders were soldiers,
generals, ambassadors, activists, political prisoners, governors and
ordinary citizens involved for decades with the political system of
their respective countries. Some of that same patina can be seen on
John McCain's résumé.
Given this precedent, a strong case can be made that
age should not be a factor in picking our next president -- unless Mr.
McCain, to paraphrase Reagan's famous quip to Walter Mondale, chooses
to exploit, for political purposes, his opponent's youth and
inexperience.