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In reply to the discussion: "THEY'RE ALL TOO OLD": DEMOCRATS FACE A GENERATIONAL RECKONING [View all]marylandblue
(12,344 posts)60. I don't think it's just about attracting younger voters per se
But about bringing new energy and ideas to Washington. Older people have been voting at higher rates for many years. But most recent Presidents have been in their 50s.
Trump and Clinton were the oldest pair of candidates ever, and their health was an issue for both, though Trump BSed his way through. I'd like someone who can present a sharp contrast to the Dotard. Someone who can literally run circles around his fat butt.
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Except When You Talk About Our Up-And-Comers, Then It's "They're All Too Young"
ChoppinBroccoli
Dec 2018
#7
And he is known and respected by world leaders, which will be important. Really important. /nt
LongtimeAZDem
Dec 2018
#64
I may sound like a broken record but I'd like to see Biden as Sec'y of State.
Gidney N Cloyd
Dec 2018
#70
BS - I'm just as with it as I was 40 years ago, and MORE politically active - I'm 70 years old!
George II
Dec 2018
#14
I wasn't griping to you, but the idiots that think once people reach a certain age....
George II
Dec 2018
#20
It's the millenials that Corporate America targets to sell good and services. You're compromised.
YOHABLO
Dec 2018
#15
It is a millennial congresswoman-elect that is calling out the corporate freshman 'training'
crazycatlady
Dec 2018
#71
Did the Brits err when they chose old pol Churchill to lead them thru World War II
delisen
Dec 2018
#21
This doesn't necessarily mean we need to kick veteran experienced Democrats to the curb.
forgotmylogin
Dec 2018
#28
For the record, I would be completely enthusiastic about voting for Sherrod Brown or Jay Inslee.
BlueStater
Dec 2018
#31
Agree - I'd take a deeply qualified older candidate over a green but popular one.
jmbar2
Dec 2018
#62
I'm glad you mentioned the number of millennials who actually voted in the mid-terms. The OP seemed
politicaljunkie41910
Dec 2018
#52
There's a reason Captain Sullenburger landed that plane in the Hudson. Experience matters.
dem4decades
Dec 2018
#61