Too old to hold office? A political flashpoint amid Americans’ concerns: ANALYSIS

You could call it an age-old question: How old is too old to hold public office?

Long-debated in American politics, it’s come to the fore once again after an alarming moment last week when Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for half a minute while answering reporter questions, strikingly similar to another such episode in July.

Doctors tell ABC News that anyone who experiences similar symptoms — regardless of their age — should seek immediate medical attention. And McConnell’s office has since released a statement that he’s medically clear to work. But the episode…