As Biden celebrates his birthday, candles on the cake are adding to a problem

Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 20, 2021.

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Sometimes when you sing “Happy Birthday” to someone it’s just as nice to leave out that line asking “How old are you now?”

Supporters of President Biden can be forgiven a twinge of mixed feelings as he celebrates his 81st on Monday. Biden was already the oldest president ever on the day he took the oath. Now, with a year to run on his current term, Biden is also asking voters for four more beyond that –which would bring him to 86.

There is no age limit for elected federal office holders – ultimately voters decide that – but the “age issue” has continued to dog this president. Polls have found even Democratic voters wondering if he is getting too old for the job.