America might be about to elect its oldest president ever

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When saying goodbye to Ted Cruz's presidential aspirations last night, the nation was also unwittingly bidding adieu to a young president. With the 45-year-old out of the race, electing any of the remaining candidates will be putting the oldest (or nearly the oldest) president ever into office:

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It might be pointed out that John Kasich, who is still in the race, is a relative picture of youth at 63. However, his odds of assuming office are not good.

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.