Majority of Americans Support Maximum Age Limits for Public Officeholders: Poll

The poll’s findings come amid increasing scrutiny of the age and health of leaders in both American political parties.

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President Biden addresses a press conference at Hanoi, Sunday. AP/Evan Vucci

A new poll suggests that a vast majority of Americans — more than three-quarters of them — believe there should be maximum age limits for people serving in public office in America.

The poll, by CBS News and YouGov, found that 77 percent of those surveyed agreed with the statement that there should be age limits and that after politicians reach a certain age, they should not be permitted to hold public office any longer.

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