Stuart Varney: Republican debate stage represents a 'changing of the guard'
America is ready for a new political generation, Varney argues
Stuart Varney: Republican debate stage represents a changing of the guard
Varney & Co. host Stuart Varney argues the first GOP debate will show a vivid contrast between an aging Biden and vibrant Republican candidates.
During his "My Take," Wednesday, "Varney & Co." host Stuart Varney previewed the first GOP presidential primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, arguing tonight's stage represents a generational change in American politics, a transition from an aging and tired president to a new era of young and vibrant leaders.
STUART VARNEY: Tonight you are going to see a vivid contrast. On the debate stage, 8 Republicans, all trying to break through.
In California, a vacationing president holed up and silent in a Lake Tahoe mansion.
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Let me backtrack for a moment.
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President Biden has just returned from a disastrous trip to see the devastation on Maui.
His age and infirmity were on full display. He just didn't look like a man who could be president for the next 6 years.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden participate in a blessing ceremony with the Lahaina elders at Mokuula as they visit areas devastated by the Maui wildfires, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) (AP Newsroom)
Put that image of a tired president up against the vibrant candidates on the debate stage.
Ron DeSantis is 44. He has young children. He's holding down the job of governor of Florida.
Vivek Ramaswamy makes a point of his youth and vigor, posting a video of his very energetic workout with his wife.
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You may not like them, but he's not short of new ideas.
Tim Scott is in his 50s and shows no sign of slowing down. His smile lights up the room.
Nikki Haley is 51. She works 6 days a week, crisscrossing the country. No sign of fatigue.
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Tonight when you scan the stage you'll see relative youngsters trying to break into the top level of politics.
I can't help but think the debate stage represents a changing of the guard.
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The country is surely ready for a new political generation.
The contrast with an aging president will be obvious.