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Donald Trump's showing his age

I’ve always felt Donald Trump, albeit deviously clever, is intellectually challenged with little knowledge of history or even government. He has schemed his way through life and bullied those who dared get in his way. But, especially based on more recent events, it is becoming somewhat obvious that this man, who thought that passing an infantile test showed his acuity, is in the not so early stages of dementia. His frequent references to [former President Barack] Obama instead of [President Joe] Biden, to Nikki Haley instead of Nancy Pelosi, mixing up world wars and time lines, and his juvenile tantrums in the courthouse, are unusual and especially for a person who seeks the highest office in our land. Perhaps it’s time for Democrats to shift the focus from Biden’s age to Trump’s lack of focus.

Elliot Slotnick, Boynton Beach

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Democrats need another presidential candidate

With reference to the letter published on Jan. 18, urging Biden to “quit the race...:”The writer is dead on. Polls show that voters think Biden is too old. Trump is about the same age but is perceived as more vigorous by the electorate. An open Democratic convention would generate interest and then the enthusiasm Democrats must have to defeat Trump in swing states. Authoritarianism is in the air worldwide, including America. If Democrats want to defeat Trump, they need to address the age issue, and they need third party candidates such as Cornell West, Robert Kennedy, and a “No Labels” slate to bow out.

Rob Horrell, Palm Springs

Don't moan about the choices. Consider the issues.

The presidential elections are 10 months away, and it appears that the two candidates for president are likely to be President Joe Biden and former President Trump. Both have issues that make neither one great choices. So, who should you vote for? A voter needs to go behind the two candidates and look to what they stand for and the policies of their parties. There are many issues that need to be understood. Defense, taxes, environment, education, foreign relations, housing, and the list goes on and on. One must really understand the many issues and only then vote for the candidate that aligns closest with how you want America to proceed for the next four years.

Richard Gurevitz, West Palm Beach

Will DeSantis remember Floridians?

Now that his presidential campaign is no longer the most important thing in Ron DeSantis' life, will he shut down the culture wars and start representing Floridians of both parties by dealing with the issues that effect us all, and doing the job for which he was elected?

Dave Sullivan Palm Beach Shores

America can't quit on Ukraine

As the second anniversary of Russia's brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine looms, we should be reminded of the need to aid the heroic people of Ukraine in defending their freedom and independence. This fight is not just about one country but the security of Europe and the credibility of the United States as leader of the free world. Unless the U.S. and our European allies face down Vladimir Putin's aggression, then we have not really learned the lesson history has taught us — lasting peace cannot be built on submission to wrong-doing backed by force.

Philip Curtis, Lake Worth

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Biden's not the only geezer in the race. Trump's showing his age, too.