America might be about to elect its oldest president ever

When saying goodbye to Ted Cruz's presidential aspirations last night, the nation was also unwittingly bidding adieu to a young president. With the 45-year-old out of the race, electing any of the remaining candidates will be putting the oldest (or nearly the oldest) president ever into office:

It might be pointed out that John Kasich, who is still in the race, is a relative picture of youth at 63. However, his odds of assuming office are not good.

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