This week, we asked readers their thoughts on the recent announcement by U.S. President Joe Biden of his decision to run for reelection in 2024. If he were to win, he would be 82 years old when sworn into office.

 

“I think it’s fantastic. I think he’ll be a great, great president when he gets reelected. I don’t buy that [he’s too old]. I don’t believe in Fox News. I believe in facts, not fiction. The president has all his faculties, absolutely! He will run again. Against whom? No comment if you catch my drift.”

Jeff Corman,

Kingsbridge

“Well, I think that at 80 years old, he should kind of retire. As much as he’s done, he’s accomplished everything, and there’s a time in life where you should just sit back, and I think this is his time to enjoy his family and enjoy everything around him because it’s a very high-pressure job. Who should run instead of him? I don’t know. That is one thing I don’t know about because everybody says Kamila is always laughing. That’s her, naturally. She’s charming and everybody thinks that she shouldn’t be so charming. I happen to like her because when she has to get serious, she’ll get serious.”

Sheran Tavarez,

San Antonio, Texas via Riverdale

 

“Being president is such a stressful job that age is one factor to consider when choosing a candidate. I’m more concerned with this push to disqualify him solely on the basis of his age. He’s delivered on growth, bipartisan infrastructure legislation, and spending measures, addressing the climate crisis to mention just a few of his accomplishments. There are other factors to consider in addition to age.”

José A. Giralt,

Bedford Park

“From my point of view, Joe Biden is a gentleman, statesman, and hard-working president of the U.S.A. But regarding his age as being a factor, I don’t think he is unfit. He is energetic, full of confidence, and a nice human being. I wish him all the very best during the 2024 presidential election.”

Arshad Hussain,

Castle Hill

“Now you did it! You made me think about that fool that’s living in what was previously called The White House, which should be renamed now. The SOB has put a wrench into so many people’s lives, and still won’t admit it! I pray to God he’s not only removed from office but leaves in handcuffs! Enough talk about the idiot….my blood pressure just went up!”

Nilsa Cintron

Phoenix, AZ via Bedford Park