Much has been written about the need for fitness for the office of the Presidency. There is a growing concern over the last decade or so about the ability of those running to be able to handle the rigors of the job. During the 2016 election campaign this became a particularly focused area due to the apparent frailty of Hillary Clinton. Clinton would attend campaign events for one or two days and then take several days off to recover. Clinton collapsed at an event in NYC in connection with 9/11 remembrances.
There is no question about the demands of the job. Those of us who are a little older can all remember the aging that our Presidents have gone through while on the job. We can remember a vibrant JFK who visibly aged before our eyes before his assassination.
It is a fair question to ask about the stamina of a candidate for this particular job. Does a candidate have the physical capability to measure up to the job?
We have two septuagenarians running for the office this time around. One is 74 and has just come off a battle with COVID-19. The other is 77.
The public schedule of the 74-year-old for Sunday:
8:40 AM: En route to International Church of Las Vegas.
8:55 AM: Arrive at the International Church of Las Vegas.
10:05 AM Depart the International Church of Las Vegas en route to McCarran International Airport.
10:30 AM En route to Santa Ana.
11:30 AM Arrives at John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana.
11:40 AM En route to Newport Beach.
12:30 PM Participates in a round table with supporters.
1:00 PM Delivers remarks at a fundraising committee reception.
1:30 PM Departs Newport Beach, en route to Santa Ana.
1:55 PM Departs Santa Ana, en route to Reno.
3:25 PM Departs Reno, en route to Carson City.
4:00 PM Delivers remarks a Make America Great Again Rally, Carson City.
5:15 PM Departs Carson City, en route to Reno.
5:55 PM Departs Reno, en route to Las Vegas.
This is his day off schedule. Oh, and he is handling all the duties of the Presidency at the same time.
The 77-year-old spent the day napping in his basement recovering from a rigorous one campaign stop day on Saturday (and probably consulting with his lawyers). He will remain in the basement until Thursday.
Who is fit for the job?
