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Ilikepurple

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7. I can't read the article, but it doesn't seem like this is fundamentally a generational battle.

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:48 PM

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I have tried to find local sources with the same take, but they are more focused on the personal history between the candidates if anything. Again, I’m sure I’m out of line by assuming, but “ostensibly a courteous gesture from a onetime intern to his former boss” tells me the writer has a take they are advocating. Although age probably is at play here, it doesn’t appear the focus of their statements about each other. This sort of drama is to be expected whenever former employee seeks to unseat their former supervisor. These primary battles don’t have to be primarily generational, but there are people young and old that think this is a winning strategy.

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TN-09: One of the Democrats' Generational Battles: He's 76, His Opponent Is 31 [View all] RandySF Apr 1 OP

Ageism in either direction ain't Democratic. That said, where's the successor Steve's been bringing up behind him? ... marble falls Apr 1 #1

Agree. I really like Justin Pearson, but I don't like how this is playing out. hlthe2b Apr 1 #2

I so agree with you! marble falls Apr 1 #3

I am impressed with Justin J. Pearson. sheshe2 Apr 1 #4

I'm rooting for him. RandySF Apr 1 #5

I read a lot about him and the Tennessee Three when all that sh*t was going down. sheshe2 Apr 1 #8

I was always told that my first responsibility was to train my successor dickthegrouch Apr 1 #6

I can't read the article, but it doesn't seem like this is fundamentally a generational battle. Ilikepurple Apr 1 #7

Justin Pearson is a very impressive young man. I hope he is very successful. He has a real future. Nanjeanne Apr 1 #9