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Kennedy Faces Age and Religion as Campaign Hurdles
The editorial notes two personal issues for John F Kennedy in his push for the Democratic nomination. At 43 he is young yet seen as inexperienced by some, and his Roman Catholic faith recalls Alfred E Smith's 1928 defeat. Kennedy addresses both openly, inviting questions and citing primary results as proof of broad appeal. He frames his religion and age as political questions to be answered through transparency and demonstrated leadership.
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