I am retired and in my late sixties, in excellent health, exercise every day—and there is _no_ _way_ I would subject my body and mind to the kind of stress that these candidates endure every day.
It is an “accident” waiting to happen.
I'm a few years younger than you, and I couldn't agree with you more. The perks of power in DC must be awesome for people to pursue power instead of spending time with their families.
I usually get to pick up my grandson after school, it's the highlight of my day. Running for any public office is the furthest thing from my mind.