A ballot measure left voters to decide whether 81 is too old for some political jobs. It was one state’s answer to an issue that has been a focus of national debate this election cycle.
Surprisingly based from ND, to be completely honest
Because right now there are no age limitations in the Constitution for elected officials. A state cannot change that, it needs a constitutional amendment.
While I think mandatory retirement ages need to be discussed across the board on all three branches, it’s a cheap shot and unconstitutional
Why is it unconstitutional? We have age minimums. If you are a commercial pilot there are age limits.
Because right now there are no age limitations in the Constitution for elected officials. A state cannot change that, it needs a constitutional amendment.
What? I thought you had to be 35+ to be POTUS. Am I wrong?
How’s it unconstitutional? There are lower age limits to all of these offices too.
The are age requirements for minimum age but not limited age. You would have to have a constitutional amendment to change that.
Drop the minimum age for medicare first and I’ll agree with you.