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Which major US political parties will endorse cognitive testing for officials by end of 2025?
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Elon Musk Proposes Cognitive Tests for Elected Officials After Texas Congresswoman Kay Granger Found in Dementia Care
Dec 22, 2024, 03:06 PM
Elon Musk has proposed the introduction of basic cognitive tests for elected officials in the United States, following the incident involving 81-year-old Texas Congresswoman Kay Granger, who was found living in a dementia care home after being reported missing for six months. Granger, who had not been seen publicly since casting her last vote in July, was discovered in a memory care facility after wandering lost in her neighborhood. The situation has reignited discussions about the age and mental fitness of public officials, with calls for both term limits and age limits to ensure that those in office are capable of fulfilling their duties. Musk's suggestion has been met with support from various quarters, emphasizing the need for such measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
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Joe Biden • 25%
Donald Trump • 25%
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