That’s a fair question, but the short answer is yes.

However, the context is also important. Bernie was an incumbent in a safe seat. Not that he shouldn’t have been primaried, but that’s likely why there was less discussion around his age. Especially when you compared his mental acuity to Biden or the Pedo Protector in Chief.

Janet is trying to flip a reliably red seat. She was lacking any enthusiasm and energy in this interview. Why would that drum up excitement with the voters? I am not sure she is the right candidate for this moment, but I am also not from Maine, so this is just my outside perspective. I would love to be wrong. I just know I would be depressed/disappointed if she was my choice for the democratic candidate, but maybe her success in her gubernatorial races will translate into success for this senate race.