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In reply to the discussion: Ocasio-Cortez: House Democrats too old to understand income inequality [View all]Tatiana
(14,167 posts)I'm pretty sure it's not the Representatives in their 50s that she's referring to. I think what she really means is that the members in their 70s who have a lock on the leadership positions don't seem to want to relinquish their roles or power. People who have been in Congress for decades. No one is saying they've done a bad job, just that we need some new blood, different tactics, and fresh perspectives. It's really hard to change who you are in your 70s or the way you behave. That's why we get frustrated when we don't see Dems "fighting back." They have a hard time letting go of the previously established traditions, rules, and expectations of American politics.
In contrast, look at the Parkland kids who have started a movement and brought the adults along for the ride. They have single-handedly changed the national debate regarding common sense gun legislation.
The way she said it was inartful, but she is new and has not yet developed the poise or oratorical skills of a seasoned politician.