Which would make him about 75 years old at the time. That despite the fact that the left used John McCain’s age, 72, against him in the last election.

Aides said he might go for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016. He would be 74 upon taking office, but his staff insists that’s not too old.

“He’s incredibly fit, vigorous man of his age, and it’s impossible for me to imagine that he won’t be in public service in 2017 in some form,” a Biden aide said.

By that time there will be more soundbites to use against him than the RNC will know what to do with. We’re talking about a man who cracks racist jokes and can’t keep his foot out of his mouth for a single period of 24 hours. And for that reason alone, I say Ol’ Joe should go for it.

Via HAH.