"Markey has been a career politician starting in 1973...New blood is needed," reader Jim C. from Westford said in a Boston.com poll. His opinion reflects a broader sentiment among citizens who feel that the Senate, with a median age of 65, necessitates an influx of younger representatives to invigorate the political landscape and introduce fresh ideas. The need for younger leadership is highlighted by 72% of Bay Staters supporting an age limit on U.S. senators."
"We don't see much difference based on the age of the voter or what party they support. But, if we used the average age limit of 66 years that voters want, then both U.S. Sens. Markey, age 78, and Warren, age 75, would be out of a job," Raymond La Raja, professor of political science at UMass Amherst, stated. This reveals a cross-party agreement on the necessity to reconsider the age of elected officials, suggesting a public desire for more vitality in leadership.
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