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Warren DeMontague

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91. People make statements like that all the time.

Mon May 8, 2017, 02:22 AM

May 2017

What's the "group"? The voters?

Personally, I think we desperately need to expand our bench. I'm not going to write anyone off due to age- I actually agree with you about Liz Warren- but I also think it's beyond facile to imagine that we've somehow been underrepresented by baby boomers, or East Coast political insiders, what-have-you.

We sure as hell need some younger voices, we need some west coast voices, etc. We are in a new century (not even that new, anymore) and we have a ton of issues that can use the perspective of people Gen X or younger, and people from the tech-immersed west coast.

When we have a debate for president and there's a question about strong encryption and every damn candidate shuffles around the stage with no fucking actual idea as to the specifics of what is being talked about, it's a problem.

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Dems need a young(er) nominee in 2020 [View all] BluegrassDem May 2017 OP

Please let it go, and do NOT refer to those older than you as 'geriatric.' elleng May 2017 #1

Let what go? BluegrassDem May 2017 #3

I like people who are honest. bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #31

Hitler and Mussolini were the fresh faces. of their time. Old Life magazines delisen May 2017 #33

Teddy Roosevelt was 42 bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #36

You don't think Jimmy Carter was a great president? delisen May 2017 #41

Where did I say that in my comment? bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #42

You didn't but you didn't include him.What did you think of him? delisen May 2017 #53

He was 52. bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #54

Looks to me like the trend is getting older... pangaia May 2017 #43

The current trend with Trump is older- He's 70. lol bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #46

:))))))))))))))))))) NT EOM.. over and out 10-4 sayonara pangaia May 2017 #60

Baby Boomers are having a little trouble letting go, I think. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #93

I have no problems letting go. I am 70 and know that we slow down although it Jim Beard May 2017 #102

I mean more on the general political scene, at least domestically. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #103

I don't think you are correct - Boomers supported Obama - and (anecdotally) supported Macron DrDan May 2017 #113

Like I said up there- Warren DeMontague May 2017 #118

sure we need younger voices - did someone say otherwise? - I am just saying I think voters DrDan May 2017 #120

Well, there's two things. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #123

don't discount the east when it comes to legalization - a bill passed in Florida with 70 in support DrDan May 2017 #125

I don't discount the voters in the East- it's the leadership where the disconnect is. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #137

I understand John Morgan will be pushing Scott for a special legislative session to DrDan May 2017 #138

Yeah, I know he's not pleased by the way it has been handled. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #139

It's pretty apparent that a youthful candidate will do well against a 74-year-old trump... brush May 2017 #71

Not only is it politically incorrect, it is an out and out prejudice Samantha May 2017 #74

bingo DrDan May 2017 #99

+1. The only thing getting old are these repetitive posts clamoring for younger candidates. JudyM May 2017 #143

+1. joet67 May 2017 #152

Bernie Sanders said a few weeks ago that the Democratic Party bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #25

Pot call kettle black. democratisphere May 2017 #28

Yes, he was talking about himself along with Nancy Pelosi, and the older boomers in the party. bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #30

Nancy is an example of how effective an older experienced person can be...she is terrific and has Demsrule86 May 2017 #109

Yet It's Said He's Running Again Me. May 2017 #45

I don't think he will Kentonio May 2017 #56

I Believe We Shall Have To Me. May 2017 #59

I suspect he'd toss his hat in the ring if... Beartracks May 2017 #65

We he shouldn't. That would elect Trump. Demsrule86 May 2017 #110

I am not inclined to support him, but I think he will run. And he has every right to. StevieM May 2017 #79

He can run as an independent...but I think a Sander's run guarantees a Democratic loss in 2020 Demsrule86 May 2017 #111

I don't think there should ever be an actual age cap Kentonio May 2017 #115

I guess that means he won't be running in 2020 nt fun n serious May 2017 #70

Oh brother. That figures. I keep waiting for him to use the term, 'generation gap.' Kahuna7 May 2017 #101

Yes, doing the RIGHT THINGS.. and younger leaders Cha May 2017 #62

LOL NurseJackie May 2017 #64

Why? You think Crosscheck purges of Dem voters in swing states care how old the Dem nominee is? blm May 2017 #2

"Youth is where it's at"? And how old is the DrDan May 2017 #4

Macron is 39. n/t bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #26

was not referring to Macron DrDan May 2017 #29

and a billionaire investment banker.Let's get a Goldman Sachs delisen May 2017 #35

Le Pen would have been better? bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #37

well I don't think think LePen would have been better delisen May 2017 #63

Maher spoke of those voters the other night. bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #98

In the US the measurably younger candidate usually wins loyalsister May 2017 #148

Nixon, Ford, McPalin, read-my-lips Bush DrDan May 2017 #149

Who did Ford beat in a presidential election? loyalsister May 2017 #150

I am referring to them as losers - and my point is those that I mentioned had DrDan May 2017 #154

So it's completely erroneous to believe it is a factor? loyalsister May 2017 #155

did I say that? DrDan May 2017 #156

You seem to be arguing that it should not be a consideration loyalsister May 2017 #157

I am saying there are other factors - some perhaps more important than age - that have impacted DrDan May 2017 #159

I agree. A new generation needs to heed the call like JFK did. Cattledog May 2017 #5

We need a bench of younger candidates crazycatlady May 2017 #6

Is Joe Kennedy old enough? kentuck May 2017 #7

I like the young spartan61 May 2017 #58

Yes. He's 36. zanana1 May 2017 #100

Pete Buttigieg nt fun n serious May 2017 #8

Yes crazycatlady May 2017 #18

I like Jon Ossoff a lot too. fun n serious May 2017 #21

I've met him greymattermom May 2017 #127

I agree! I dont want anymore Presidents older than me!!!! samnsara May 2017 #9

I think a young Wall St Banker is fine delisen May 2017 #12

No, they chose Macron. They didn't compromise. He beat out many others for his place on the ballot. grossproffit May 2017 #15

exactly and then the fans of the ones he beat out delisen May 2017 #38

Melenchon as a finalist would have led to a LePen presidency. Rational, not compromise won. grossproffit May 2017 #55

I don't understand all this hatred to globalism fun n serious May 2017 #23

Many use the words "Globalism" and "Rothschild" as code words for Jews. grossproffit May 2017 #32

Do you think the is true in US re Globalism & Goldman Sachs? delisen May 2017 #39

Uh huh. grossproffit May 2017 #44

I have no idea what you're talking about fun n serious May 2017 #48

You are correct we are already globalists.I don't delisen May 2017 #50

It's that traditional values mindset Lotusflower70 May 2017 #61

Yeah.. It's creepy to see such ideas on the left. fun n serious May 2017 #68

I know right Lotusflower70 May 2017 #72

Yes, more work than I originally thought. fun n serious May 2017 #73

More than most of us thought Lotusflower70 May 2017 #75

Offshore Outsourcing is part of globalism. HughBeaumont May 2017 #128

I know many in the tech industry.. it happens but not as much as you think... fun n serious May 2017 #135

Post removed Post removed May 2017 #10

Macron Campaign Office Vandalized With Rothschild Anti-Semitic Graffiti grossproffit May 2017 #14

You haz a sad? BainsBane May 2017 #96

Pitt the Younger: I intend to put my own brother up as a candidate against you. Xipe Totec May 2017 #11

Macron victory had nothing to do with age or youth movement JI7 May 2017 #13

Macron is the first major political party win for Generation X- He is 39. n/t bathroommonkey76 May 2017 #27

Macron is like Al Gore in 1992 JI7 May 2017 #16

Or maybe like Al Gore when he first ran in 1988. (eom) StevieM May 2017 #80

Agreed left-of-center2012 May 2017 #17

if that was his comment it's unlikely he cares about issues JI7 May 2017 #19

I prefer that the wise govern-might be young or old delisen May 2017 #20

The term geriatric is basically used in Medicine/nursing/health care caretories. We do not need it riversedge May 2017 #22

I'm 72 and couldn't agree more. It's just a fact of life. We have to get... LAS14 May 2017 #24

Gavin Newsom ! yuiyoshida May 2017 #34

If Newsome wins the governorship in 2018 I don't think he will be able to turn around the next year StevieM May 2017 #81

This message was self-deleted by its author yuiyoshida May 2017 #88

May I introduce... LOL Lib May 2017 #40

Well, now we know what he looks like at 4K resolution. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #51

Hear! Hear! Jane Austin May 2017 #47

I agree, fact of the matter is we need to expand our bench geographically and demographically. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #49

Gavin Newsom. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #52

Experience Matters dlk May 2017 #57

it's not about "hot". Warren DeMontague May 2017 #85

This! smirkymonkey May 2017 #133

+1 KTM May 2017 #140

word. nt TheFrenchRazor May 2017 #97

Yep shenmue May 2017 #106

Can I offer a suggestion? Bleacher Creature May 2017 #66

Agree it's way too early right now... things change. bettyellen May 2017 #69

I told my daughter the same, new blood lovemydogs May 2017 #67

WE NEED a COHESIVE PLAN, AND MESSAGE. bobGandolf May 2017 #76

This message was self-deleted by its author LAS14 May 2017 #122

Yes, we need a message. Let's start thinking now. See message text. LAS14 May 2017 #124

We need a message and candidate that inspires young voters TDale313 May 2017 #77

Sanders disproves this theory DonCoquixote May 2017 #78

It might if Martin O'Malley was his main competition loyalsister May 2017 #147

The guy I plan on supporting will be 69. Jay Inslee, the governor of Washington. StevieM May 2017 #82

Need I remind you all that age discrimination is against the law? BigBearJohn May 2017 #83

So you're going to prosecute people for not voting for the old guy? Warren DeMontague May 2017 #87

Not what I meant, but if your group advertises that you want a "young" BigBearJohn May 2017 #90

People make statements like that all the time. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #91

My wife and I were just saying that tonight. Lunabell May 2017 #84

I don't care what anybody says. If Elizabeth Warren runs for POTUS in 2020 she has BigBearJohn May 2017 #86

I would certainly be inclined to support Senator Warren. But I want a big field. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #89

I believe she will be 71. I agree that her age should in no way be an issue. StevieM May 2017 #92

I do think it may be extra challenging for people who grew up using slide rules Warren DeMontague May 2017 #94

An amazing instrument for it's time. I seriously doubt if I could justhanginon May 2017 #132

I remember my dad bringing home a texas instruments calculator in the early/mid 70s Warren DeMontague May 2017 #146

Dems need the best nominee in 2020. OnDoutside May 2017 #95

I want to keep this simple underthematrix May 2017 #104

YES! zanana1 May 2017 #158

I wouldn't want to vote for a geezer as old as I am. rogerashton May 2017 #105

Well they should care...we need a competent president. Demsrule86 May 2017 #107

How old was the republican again? Littlered9560 May 2017 #108

I agree... Freedomofspeech May 2017 #112

More so than age my fear is... vi5 May 2017 #114

Oh, good grief. Just stop this shit. hamsterjill May 2017 #116

Younger, yes, but above all else, TALL. Admit it or not, taller people get noticed and admired. BlueCaliDem May 2017 #117

I've heard the stat repeatedly that the tallest person always wins. LAS14 May 2017 #121

Taller people also win in the income field. BlueCaliDem May 2017 #129

Since taller people make more money, why not tax away the difference? rogerashton May 2017 #151

I guess they *are* being taxed more than 'shorter' people since they make more money. BlueCaliDem May 2017 #153

But that creates a disincentive to work -- rogerashton May 2017 #160

It doesn't now, does it? So I don't believe that. But if taller people get taxed more merely because BlueCaliDem May 2017 #162

Well, as for incentives, rogerashton May 2017 #163

Unfortunately you have a point. Looks matter to the general public in their perception of a smirkymonkey May 2017 #134

Dems need to focus on 2018 first, or there won't even be a 2020 Blue_Tires May 2017 #119

I agree. n/t Zing Zing Zingbah May 2017 #126

Given your knowledge of this alleged concern... LanternWaste May 2017 #130

I do not like talk like this Proud Liberal Dem May 2017 #131

We need good leaders with progressive messages. Young and old. n/t Orsino May 2017 #136

Like O'Malley who was significantly younger than Bernie or Hillary? tammywammy May 2017 #141

I could support O'Malley in 2020 DesertRat May 2017 #142

The obvious youth movement here had no trouble getting on board with a 74 year old. JudyM May 2017 #144

The ideas are larger than Bernie. HughBeaumont May 2017 #161

IDK about the presidency Jamaal510 May 2017 #145