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27. how about we just concentrate on getting a majority

Mon Feb 2, 2026, 01:42 PM

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...and getting these folks to commit to voting for the Democrats that primary voters nominate?

Othewise they're not only wasting my time, but still playing Trump enabling games like the 'too old' and 'Gaza' disruptors did the last time around.

Not ONE goddamn word in this article, or any of the other ones that claim to have the Democrat party's interests at heart' nothing about a Democratic majority in these articles, and I'm long past the point where I beleve this isn't a deliberate distration from that necessary goal by many of these people writing this drivel - Just to keep us divided and arguing in the minority.

looking at you, SUSAN HAIGH Statehouse reporter for the Associated Press.

What did these same people do to elect Kamala Harris after they stood by and watched (and cheered or helped?) as the media drummed the incumbent president out of the race?

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Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress [View all] Jilly_in_VA Monday OP

Age has nothing to do with it, gab13by13 Monday #1

There need to be exceptions, as you say RockCreek Monday #3

Few exceptions, but some. BidenRocks Monday #26

Why? Cirsium Monday #34

I hope you realize that rotary phones were still in use in the 1970s synni Monday #37

Born long before rotary phones were retired, yet I still have many years before I reach retirement age. RockCreek Monday #38

I was born in 1952, and still have years to go before I reach retirement age. DFW Monday #62

So true, DFW! RockCreek Yesterday #64

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Many of the older folks aren't meeting the moment RetiredParatrooper Monday #29

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a few questions and answers quakerboy Monday #39

LOLOLOLOLOLOL Cirsium Monday #36

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I cannot agree RetiredParatrooper Yesterday #66

Oh, I see Cirsium 22 hrs ago #68

Stick your head in the sand if you must RetiredParatrooper 17 hrs ago #69

Right Cirsium 16 hrs ago #71

And again, stick your head in the sand if you must... RetiredParatrooper 1 hr ago #72

DURec leftstreet Monday #2

I'll be 82 in March and I agree with John Steinbeck. Ping Tung Monday #4

Yea! Institutional knowledge and experience... what an outdated concept! Who needs it!? Eh? 😂🤣🙄 QueerDuck Monday #5

Have you seen how ineffective the status quo in congress has been? sboatcar Monday #7

Oh no... the minority party that's not in power, has no power. Wow. Go figure. QueerDuck Monday #8

How many times have democrats caved to republicans? sboatcar Monday #11

Because Democrats being in the minority and not having enough votes to defeat the majority is "caving". Ridiculous! QueerDuck Monday #13

So you are happy with the last shutdown ending and democrats caving to remove ACA subsidies? sboatcar Monday #14

So, because I understanding math and reality that means that I'm "happy" with how politics work? Again, ridiculous. QueerDuck Monday #16

Okay, you're right sboatcar Monday #18

IKR? Ridiculous to blame Qualified, Cha Monday #53

That institutional knowledge seems incapable of Phoenix61 Monday #9

Oh dear... the minority party is not in control and the majority party is. QueerDuck Monday #12

I'm not sure he understands how very different this Phoenix61 Monday #22

"He seems unwilling to embrace the reality of social media. MorbidButterflyTat Monday #46

The minority party HAS been in control leftstreet Monday #23

Bring in the new and the young but let's access the wisdom of Pelosi et. al. on how to get things done. dutch777 Monday #10

I'm older than dirt and I'm all for younger ones taking over. hamsterjill Monday #6

Every generation has their self-expression Bettie Monday #15

Be yourself but never stop finding yourself either. "Normal" is overrated. Be kind. twodogsbarking Monday #31

Recommended. H2O Man Monday #17

May the best candidate secure victory in each race is my hope Torchlight Monday #19

Thank You, Torchlight.. Well Said! Cha Monday #54

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more-or-less agree, but... mike_c Monday #21

70 oldinmtdem92 Monday #24

I'm an old fart myself. I believe the US Constitution is dying of old age... NNadir Monday #25

how about we just concentrate on getting a majority bigtree Monday #27

Yep. The media drummed the incumbent president out of the race. llmart Monday #32

This is simply ageism Pris Monday #33

Nancy Pelosi Pris Monday #40

I think the older members should see the potential and mentor them MagickMuffin Monday #35

While Kamala Harris was VP she had a Stars Program to mentor young politicians like Jasmine Crockett. betsuni Monday #45

And Jasmine Crockett is actually running for Senate JI7 Monday #47

I thought it was my imagination that Crockett seemed to get a lot of attention before running but not after. betsuni Monday #49

Well, she's in Texass, so... Jilly_in_VA Monday #52

Eddie Bernice Johnson encouraged Jasmine Crocket to run for Johnson's seat MagickMuffin Monday #60

Good, it's about time. Gerontocracy is not a good idea, old fossils refusing to let go of power Warpy Monday #41

should have been done LONG ago. Conjuay Monday #42

"leaders ... that understand .. working families." Ah, old Democrats are wealthy upper class elite status quo betsuni Monday #43

Exactly DFW Monday #63

"We need to find young, engaged, energetic people MorbidButterflyTat Monday #44

But sometimes a strongly worded letter/statement or fighting spirit press conference not covered by media betsuni Monday #48

Where are you on the age curve? multigraincracker Monday #51

I can definitely understand the angst Samael13 Monday #55

Run the young candidate in the Primary MineralMan Monday #56

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Monday #57

Never seems to work that way... MineralMan Monday #59

It would be nice if our elected representatives reflected all the various demographics. surrealAmerican Monday #58

The old ,ineffective leadership needs to go! bob4460 Monday #61

I AGREE WITH THEM Skittles Yesterday #65

But, we won't even think about trying to discuss the concept of term limits. OldBaldy1701E Yesterday #67

I'm willing to negotiate. We keep Sanders and Warren, the rest are more expendable. Intractable 17 hrs ago #70

I agree. We need new blood and young people have more skin in the game. Older politicians not as much. Autumn 16 min ago #73