During the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former President Bill Clinton highlighted the Democrats’ job creation record and took a jab at former President Donald Trump’s mention of fictional characters in speeches. Clinton’s speech emphasized the party’s shift towards infrastructure spending and child tax credits. He also humorously mentioned his age compared to Trump’s, emphasizing that he is younger by two months. Clinton, who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993-2001, turned 78 in August. The 2024 election cycle had age as a major talking point, especially with Biden and Trump setting records as the oldest elected presidents. However, with Biden opting out of reelection and Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, age has become less of a prominent issue for the party. Harris, who is set to turn 60 in October, will be running against a significantly older Trump, who turns 82 in November. Age dynamics and policy shifts were at the forefront of Clinton’s speech at the convention, reflecting the evolving landscape of the Democratic Party in the upcoming election.
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