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The real reasons US politicians are getting older

The real reasons US politicians are getting older
BBC News Wednesday 21 October 2026, 23:52 UTC 1 min read
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No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?

No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?
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