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1. In 1976, when legendary Rhode Island U.S. Sen. John Pastore decided to retire at age 69, he offered advice to other older officeholders. "I think a man makes a mistake to run after he's 70 years of age if he's been here any length of time," Pastore said. "When he's reached a certain age, he ought to move on to something else." Medical advances in the years since have let more people stay healthy longer, raising the question: is 80 the new 70 when it comes to politics? There is evidence both ways. Democrats are still engaged in r

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