“If Maine has the oldest population in the country, is it possible that 80% is close to the actual number?”
I doubt it. Only 14% of the population is over 65. I suspect that the figure you heard was something come up with by some group looking for a reason for the Senators’ votes. But that’s easy, they represent a very blue state and are, by the standards of the GOP of the past 8 years or so, quite liberal. IMO, they voted the way they did because its what their constituents want. Both, btw, voted for McCain’s bill.
Thanks for the info. Was just curious.