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In reply to the discussion: Democrats are too old. [View all]

Hugin

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14. At least the Democrats announce when a serving member passes or are AWOL...
Wed May 21, 2025, 11:09 AM
May 21

Unlike the Republicans who never seem to get around to it.

(See: Kay Granger in TX)

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Democrats are too old. [View all] Self Esteem May 21 OP
Not enough young people are politiacally aware randr May 21 #1
Not that it was a whole lot better a half-century ago or longer EYESORE 9001 May 21 #5
It is way, way past time to call for Chuck Schumer Ars Longa May 21 #57
Then the American people have to get involved Keepthesoulalive May 21 #2
An unpopular opinion k_buddy762 May 21 #3
Young doesn't mean good for the party Keepthesoulalive May 21 #13
My Senators Warren and Markey are older stillcool May 21 #4
It's Only Scary Optics RobinA May 21 #6
They're old, because they never want to leave. Omnipresent May 21 #7
There are many younger democrats . You picked out some that died JI7 May 21 #8
I would agree that we need a youth movement in the Party. kentuck May 21 #9
I don't worry about ageism in Congress because there are few to none not already set for life if they leave. RoeVWade May 21 #10
It's time to hand over the keys to AOC. InAbLuEsTaTe May 21 #11
So let's run AOC and Crockett on the national ticket JI7 May 21 #12
But will the young people get off their butts and get to the polls to vote for these two? hamsterjill May 21 #15
I wish I could say you're wrong, PatSeg May 21 #49
In the 90s many said Schumer couldn't win statewide. SocialDemocrat61 May 21 #45
At least the Democrats announce when a serving member passes or are AWOL... Hugin May 21 #14
WHY DON'T DEMS STOP STATUS QUO AGING, ILLNESS AND DEATH!!!!!!!!!!! betsuni May 21 #16
Age is a problem. But there's also a charisma vacuum Sympthsical May 21 #17
This makes me wonder JustAnotherGen May 21 #32
Identarian politics has created a Democratic coalition that is extremely fractious Sympthsical May 21 #39
I'm 52 JustAnotherGen May 21 #47
You'll get no argument from me Sympthsical May 21 #59
We have another difference JustAnotherGen May 22 #69
This... progressoid May 21 #62
Oh, please. At least mention nearly 80-year-old trump and even older Mitch McConnell... brush May 21 #18
I literally mentioned both in my post. Self Esteem May 21 #20
You did? Sorry I have little patience for posts bashing Dems with lines like this... brush May 21 #34
So you doubt their sincerity after you didn't accurately read what they posted? EdmondDantes_ May 21 #37
Apparently you didn't read both of my posts. brush May 21 #40
Some democrats Keepthesoulalive May 21 #22
Yes, involvement is key. Hugin May 21 #23
That's just factually not true Arazi May 21 #35
You too? Pls read post 18 and 34. Trump is nearly 80 and Moscow Mitch is even older. brush May 21 #38
I'm going to say something radical brush JustAnotherGen May 21 #48
I agree with you on the reasons trump won....Palestinians for trump, Latinos for trump, young white men for trump etc.. brush May 21 #60
This senior citizen agrees with you. yardwork May 21 #19
Old tree make way for young tree Beringia May 21 #21
I have never seen old tree uproot itself for young tree. nt delisen May 21 #28
What most persons consider as virtue, after the age of 40 is simply a loss of energy. Voltaire Ping Tung May 21 #24
I am in total agreement with you!! The younger people are inheriting this mess. cornball 24 May 21 #25
You are near the end JustAnotherGen May 21 #50
Schumer standing down IMMEDIATELY would be a tremendous start to the process of revamping leadership. NoMoreRepugs May 21 #26
Hey, it's not our fault that Republicans are immortal. (nt) Paladin May 21 #27
Typo: you added a "t" to "Immoral". JustABozoOnThisBus May 21 #36
Never dying is something to get worked up about, not too many House Dems dying this year or 13 not dying fast enough betsuni May 21 #54
Are Democrats older than Republicans? Polybius May 21 #29
They are actually very similar.... Ol Janx Spirit May 21 #43
We need people who are younger, more savvy about tech not afraid to push for upgrades and to modernise the government Srkdqltr May 21 #30
F.Y.I. Young people die too. Cancer, heart disease, and stroke don't care what age you are. sinkingfeeling May 21 #31
They seem to be afraid that younger Democrats aren't as conservative AStern May 21 #33
You mean against Malcom Kenyatta JustAnotherGen May 21 #51
Appreciate the reply, but the tone feels a bit off. AStern May 21 #55
Kenyatta has been put in the Status Quo Establishment binder and cannot be progressive, young, or good. betsuni May 21 #56
I'm not even a fan of Nina Turner--her style wasn't for me--but AStern May 21 #58
This gets to the point. It's not an age thing. It's a "soul of the party" thing. meadowlander May 21 #66
When I came of political age in the 80s, I looked at the two parties... Ol Janx Spirit May 21 #41
I have some objections to this EdmondDantes_ May 21 #42
100% agree mike_c May 21 #44
Also, we need to stop having seriously ill or unhealthy incumbents/candidates selfishly run when they know they are in Celerity May 21 #46
2008 H2O Man May 21 #52
Clinton too when he ran... Self Esteem May 21 #63
Good call! H2O Man May 21 #68
My issue is that they are not in great health, but want to die in office Wanderlust988 May 21 #53
I don't disagree with that... Self Esteem May 21 #64
So what office are you running for? Or encouraging youngsters to run for? Hekate May 21 #61
Huh? Self Esteem May 21 #65
Then the youth should follow their own advice and "earn their votes." W_HAMILTON May 21 #67
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