Our presidential candidates have never been older. You can thank the Founding Fathers
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The U.S. Constitution requires a president to be 35 or older, but only a lower age limit exists. There has never been an upper one.
(Image credit: Carolyn Kaster)
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The U.S. Constitution requires a president to be 35 or older, but only a lower age limit exists. There has never been an upper one.
(Image credit: Carolyn Kaster)