In Alabama’s race for governor, the issue of age and health has awkwardly rippled as an undercurrent as the 74-year-old incumbent Gov. Collier said he was not attacking Ivey’s health, noting he himself had health problems. Ivey told reporters Tuesday evening that she had “altitude illness” and released a letter from her doctor. “The letter I released today from my doctor clearly confirms what I’ve been saying all along that I’m in good health,” Ivey said. Throughout the primary, Ivey has alternately bristled to questions about her health or responded with folksy humour that age brings wisdom.

Source: National Post October 17, 2018 18:22 UTC