Now that Democrats have settled on two old white men as their final options for the nominee, some members of the party are requesting a consolation prize in the form of the vice presidential pick. This demand is hardly surprising given the reaction to Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren dropping out of the race last week. Almost immediately, “misogyny” was blamed as the culprit behind her departure. Demanding that a female, preferably an African American, be added to the final party ticket may work to soothe hurt feelings within the party itself, but it won’t do much to change how the electorate decides. In addition, it’s a purely political and foolish maneuver.

Both Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden are nearer to 80 than 70. This truth would be concerning on its own, but as we know, there are other reasons to feel a sense of apprehension. Last October, Sanders suffered a heart attack while on the campaign trail. Though he claims he is healthy enough to run for and take on the role of president, voters on all sides have a right to worry. His opponent, Biden, may not have suffered any public health setbacks, but as the campaign continues on, there are questions about what seems to be his declining mental state.