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Article: Indiana McCain rides again; Lexington.(The age of McCain)(John McCain)
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- The Economist (US)
- Article date:
- May 24, 2008
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The Republican cannot dismiss the question of his age with a few jokes
JOHN McCAIN is a master of jesting about his advanced years. He says people only turn up to watch him to see if he needs a "drool cup". He amusingly called a young voter who asked about his age a "little jerk". On May 17th he appeared on "Saturday Night Live" to claim that "I have the courage, the wisdom, the experience and, most importantly, the oldness necessary."
But the question of Mr McCain's age is no laughing matter. Mr McCain turns 72 on August 29th--a day after the Democratic convention ends and three days before the Republican one begins. If he wins in November, he will be ...