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- A majority of likely voters think President Biden is too old to effectively serve in the White House.
- A New York Times/Siena College poll revealed the perils that Biden faces in what is poised to be a tight contest.
- Despite their similar ages, voter perceptions about Biden and Trump's acuity varies significantly.
When Joe Biden was a Democratic presidential candidate running for the party's nomination four years ago, he pointed to his 36-year tenure in the Senate and his eight years as vice president to highlight his experience as a major asset for the Oval Office.
For voters who felt more comfortable with a steady hand versus the greener candidates in the Democratic primaries, Biden, despite being 77 years old at the time, fit the bill.