Cognitive tests for aging politicians

Why Are You Reading My Name on May 27, 2025 at 4:00 pm

Idea: Cognitive tests for aging politicians

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We also need political candidates should also take psychological tests to ensure that we don’t elect insane leaders.

Why Psychological Exams Are Needed for Politicians

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ChrisP on May 27, 2025 at 2:22 pm

Idea: Cognitive tests for aging politicians

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Cognitive tests and age limits might become a thing soon in the United States.

Clever Dick on May 27, 2025 at 12:41 pm

Idea: Cognitive tests for aging politicians

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A better idea would be age limits for political offices.

Perspective: America Needs Political Age Limits

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If there is a mandatory retirement age for the top officers in the U.S. military, why isn’t there one for the commander in chief?

Mike on May 27, 2025 at 11:23 am

Idea: Cognitive tests for aging politicians

Link: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/2023091...

That is a great idea! Older politicians may be helpful because of their experience, but it wouldn’t be good to be led by someone who is not mentally competent.

Should we be worried about older politicians?

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With the top contenders for the US presidential election in 2024 both well past the typical retirement age, science says there are both pros and cons to having older leaders.

Nodger on May 27, 2025 at 9:48 am

Idea: Cognitive tests for aging politicians

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2024...

It seems extreme, but it might be necessary, especially given how some politicians have been behaving recently.

Trump Offers To Take Cognitive Test—With Biden

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/sar

Trump also said cognitive tests should be mandatory for all presidential candidates.

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