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

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Mon Feb 2, 2026, 04:11 PM

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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 Feb 2 OP

Age has nothing to do with it, gab13by13 Feb 2 #1

There need to be exceptions, as you say RockCreek Feb 2 #3

Few exceptions, but some. BidenRocks Feb 2 #26

Why? Cirsium Feb 2 #34

I hope you realize that rotary phones were still in use in the 1970s synni Feb 2 #37

Born long before rotary phones were retired, yet I still have many years before I reach retirement age. RockCreek Feb 2 #38

I was born in 1952, and still have years to go before I reach retirement age. DFW Feb 2 #62

So true, DFW! RockCreek Tuesday #64

Pelosi had generational talent as a legislative leader. mr715 Wednesday #80

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Many of the older folks aren't meeting the moment RetiredParatrooper Feb 2 #29

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a few questions and answers quakerboy Feb 2 #39

LOLOLOLOLOLOL Cirsium Feb 2 #36

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I cannot agree RetiredParatrooper Tuesday #66

Oh, I see Cirsium Tuesday #68

Stick your head in the sand if you must RetiredParatrooper Tuesday #69

Right Cirsium Tuesday #71

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

Indeed Cirsium Wednesday #74

So you agree that new blood is needed RetiredParatrooper Wednesday #75

whatever Cirsium Wednesday #77

I am quite serious RetiredParatrooper Wednesday #78

I agree Cirsium Wednesday #79

DURec leftstreet Feb 2 #2

I'll be 82 in March and I agree with John Steinbeck. Ping Tung Feb 2 #4

Yea! Institutional knowledge and experience... what an outdated concept! Who needs it!? Eh? 😂🤣🙄 QueerDuck Feb 2 #5

Have you seen how ineffective the status quo in congress has been? sboatcar Feb 2 #7

Oh no... the minority party that's not in power, has no power. Wow. Go figure. QueerDuck Feb 2 #8

How many times have democrats caved to republicans? sboatcar Feb 2 #11

Because Democrats being in the minority and not having enough votes to defeat the majority is "caving". Ridiculous! QueerDuck Feb 2 #13

So you are happy with the last shutdown ending and democrats caving to remove ACA subsidies? sboatcar Feb 2 #14

So, because I understanding math and reality that means that I'm "happy" with how politics work? Again, ridiculous. QueerDuck Feb 2 #16

Okay, you're right sboatcar Feb 2 #18

IKR? Ridiculous to blame Qualified, Cha Feb 2 #53

That institutional knowledge seems incapable of Phoenix61 Feb 2 #9

Oh dear... the minority party is not in control and the majority party is. QueerDuck Feb 2 #12

I'm not sure he understands how very different this Phoenix61 Feb 2 #22

"He seems unwilling to embrace the reality of social media. MorbidButterflyTat Feb 2 #46

The minority party HAS been in control leftstreet Feb 2 #23

Conversely, in the House, the institutional knowledge and mentoring from Pelosi, Hoyer, and other old libs Attilatheblond Wednesday #81

Bring in the new and the young but let's access the wisdom of Pelosi et. al. on how to get things done. dutch777 Feb 2 #10

I'm older than dirt and I'm all for younger ones taking over. hamsterjill Feb 2 #6

Every generation has their self-expression Bettie Feb 2 #15

Be yourself but never stop finding yourself either. "Normal" is overrated. Be kind. twodogsbarking Feb 2 #31

Recommended. H2O Man Feb 2 #17

May the best candidate secure victory in each race is my hope Torchlight Feb 2 #19

Thank You, Torchlight.. Well Said! Cha Feb 2 #54

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more-or-less agree, but... mike_c Feb 2 #21

70 oldinmtdem92 Feb 2 #24

I'm an old fart myself. I believe the US Constitution is dying of old age... NNadir Feb 2 #25

how about we just concentrate on getting a majority bigtree Feb 2 #27

Yep. The media drummed the incumbent president out of the race. llmart Feb 2 #32

This is simply ageism Pris Feb 2 #33

Nancy Pelosi Pris Feb 2 #40

I think the older members should see the potential and mentor them MagickMuffin Feb 2 #35

While Kamala Harris was VP she had a Stars Program to mentor young politicians like Jasmine Crockett. betsuni Feb 2 #45

And Jasmine Crockett is actually running for Senate JI7 Feb 2 #47

I thought it was my imagination that Crockett seemed to get a lot of attention before running but not after. betsuni Feb 2 #49

Well, she's in Texass, so... Jilly_in_VA Feb 2 #52

Eddie Bernice Johnson encouraged Jasmine Crocket to run for Johnson's seat MagickMuffin Feb 2 #60

Good, it's about time. Gerontocracy is not a good idea, old fossils refusing to let go of power Warpy Feb 2 #41

should have been done LONG ago. Conjuay Feb 2 #42

"leaders ... that understand .. working families." Ah, old Democrats are wealthy upper class elite status quo betsuni Feb 2 #43

Exactly DFW Feb 2 #63

"We need to find young, engaged, energetic people MorbidButterflyTat Feb 2 #44

But sometimes a strongly worded letter/statement or fighting spirit press conference not covered by media betsuni Feb 2 #48

Where are you on the age curve? multigraincracker Feb 2 #51

I can definitely understand the angst Samael13 Feb 2 #55

Run the young candidate in the Primary MineralMan Feb 2 #56

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Never seems to work that way... MineralMan Feb 2 #59

It would be nice if our elected representatives reflected all the various demographics. surrealAmerican Feb 2 #58

The old ,ineffective leadership needs to go! bob4460 Feb 2 #61

I AGREE WITH THEM Skittles Tuesday #65

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

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

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

Gen X wouldn't mind some time behind the wheel either OC375 Wednesday #76