Even as Joe Biden’s obvious cognitive decline fuels concerns about allowing elected officials to continue serving well into their 80s, another octogenarian Democrat is in the news due to a recent health emergency.
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), who previously served as House majority leader, reportedly sought medical treatment following an incident this week.
According to Newsmax:
The 85-year-old former House majority leader’s spokesperson said the congressman expects to be back to his normal schedule next week.
“On Sunday night, August 11, Rep. Steny Hoyer experienced a mild ischemic stroke and sought medical treatment,” spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin said in a statement on Tuesday, obtained by The Hill. “Mr. Hoyer has responded well to treatment and has no lingering symptoms.
.@RepStenyHoyer had a mild stroke on Sunday. Hoyer is 85 pic.twitter.com/Boi5QEdV1Y
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) August 13, 2024
The topic of age limits for elected officials has sparked plenty of social media debate lately:
2 of the most powerful people in govt: pic.twitter.com/Xr5K4Xktrs
— Caroline (@carolinekwan) July 26, 2023
We have a minimum age limit for Congress.
Does anyone really doubt that we also need a maximum age limit for Congress? 🤔
Mitch McConnell, age 81
Nancy Pelosi, age 83
Joe Biden, age 80
Dianne