That's correct. Age should not be an issue.

I don't understand this preoccupation with age in politics -- if a person is willing and able to do a job, they should be permitted to do so. After all, running for office isn't easy and if a person can do it and come through to the point of being nominated, then what's the problem?

Ageism is as ugly as sexism, homophobia, racism, or any other thing.

If you have a problem with a person's age, then vote against them.

But the issues are what you should vote on -- or do you have a different standard for older people than you do for AAs or women or any other group?