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Article snippet: News that Sen. MORE (I-Vt.) had been hospitalized so that two stents could be inserted to prevent an arterial blockage has Democrats fretting once again about the age of their leading contenders for the White House. Sanders, 78, was in “good spirits” after the procedure, according to his campaign. Later on Wednesday, he turned his operation into an opportunity to tout “Medicare for All,” tweeting that he was feeling fine and was fortunate to have “great doctors and nurses helping me to recover. “None of us know when a medical emergency might affect us,” he said. “And no one should fear going bankrupt if it occurs. Medicare for All!” Sanders wrote. Polls show Sanders is one of the top three candidates running for the Democratic presidential nomination, and all three are in their 70s. Former Vice President MORE, 76, has repeatedly heard questions about his age amid verbal flubs and statements, such as a comment about listening to records during one of the Democratic debates, that underscore how he is of an older generation. As questions came up about his age and stamina, some allies suggested to the campaign that Biden pace himself. Sanders and Sen. MORE (D-Mass.), 70, have heard fewer questions about their age, and Sanders supporters have pointed to their candidate's vigorous schedule and said he had no signs of slowing down. “He walks faster than I walk,” one Sanders ally told The Hill. But questions for Sanders are likely to step up after Wednesday. “You c... Link to the full article to read more