57 is the maximum age for an ideal, first-term candidate. 57 gives two four-year terms, while remaining under the retirement age. Colbert will reach retirement age in his first term.
Colbert isn’t an ideal candidate, but he’s not a bad one. He’s electable, as is Jon Stewart.
Also, he old. Not as old as some other candidates, but can maybe time for someone below 50 to get the office?
Agreed.
57 is the maximum age for an ideal, first-term candidate. 57 gives two four-year terms, while remaining under the retirement age. Colbert will reach retirement age in his first term.
Colbert isn’t an ideal candidate, but he’s not a bad one. He’s electable, as is Jon Stewart.