Why is John McCain a 71 year old running for US president?

Stick to the "Wrestling" forum. This pool is a bit too deep for you.

Because he wanted to.

His age has nothing to do with it. There are plenty of active 70 and 80 year olds. His health if fine. What matters is his leadership ability and his stand on the issues that concern Americans.

The same reason a half black and half white man is running. He can.

dude he doesent even know how to use the internet

Maybe he will live to 100, how can anybody tell? Unless, of course, you're God.

I don't really think that age matters. Its his ideas, goals, and beliefs that will change America.

My answer is: Why not? My 9 year old daughter's answer is: I guess he likes being active for our world.

No, you are not being offensive - you are pointing out the obvious. Actually, I thought he was 73, and I have thought the same thing many times - he is toooooo old; and if he doesn't even recognize this fact himself, how can I or any other American trust his judgment on other matters of importance in leading this country. Edit: and Reagan was too old also - in fact, he was experiencing some of the early symptoms of Alzheimer's when he left the office.