Election of the fittest: McCain, Obama say they're pumped up to do the heavy lifting

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

In this mass-media age, the health and fitness of presidential candidates is often equated with their fitness to lead. But should someone's health, vigor and resting pulse rate be used as a barometer of performance as president? And is it fair to compare the health and wellness of candidates who have a 25-year age gap, as is the case with Barack Obama and John McCain?

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