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[septimus]

I commented on the age difference earlier. (Of course perception may be much more important than actuarial fact. OTOH, I am worried about health lapse between now and Election Day. Sanders has already had one.)

@septimus

Warren is 6.59 years younger than Biden. That’s most of a decade.

A 70 year old woman has the same probability of dying as a 64½ year old man. A 77 year old man has the same probability of dying as an 80-year old woman. Thus, assuming illness rates correlate with death rates, Biden is effectively at least ten (gender-adjusted) years older than Warren. Yes, that’s Ten with a T.

Of course, those are average numbers, and I’m the first to scream objections when overall averages are applied to specifics. All three of the front-runners seem healthy and strong for their respective ages (and all three seem healthier than Trump). Among the group,*** it is Warren whose stamina seems most impressive.*** How many “selfies” have already been taken with Warren since she began campaigning? 40,000+ by one estimate!

Warren is effectively Ten years younger than Biden. With a T.