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In reply to the discussion: Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders [View all]littlemissmartypants
(30,281 posts)43. That's not evidence that supports your stated premise. ...
If you are suggesting that ageism and racism are not the same it requires statements of facts. It's necessary to present some logical support to prove your presupposition is accurate.
That isn't evident here.
"Let's say their were no term limits, and Biden ran and beat Trump again in 2024. Would you really want him running again in 2028? At some point, someone can be too old for the job."
If you haven't already then, read this and check back with me later. ❤️

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Rep. Moulton challenges Sen. Markey in Massachusetts, calls for new generation of Democratic leaders [View all]
Omaha Steve
Wednesday
OP
Age and health is a relevant issue especially in terms of maintaining control in times of slim majorities
SSJVegeta
Wednesday
#10
Excellent points. But I also think we need better backup plans for...
littlemissmartypants
Wednesday
#13
Absolutely. Another thought is that MA is so reliably Democratic that Markey is likely to
SSJVegeta
Wednesday
#15
I can't speak to that. I am also not as optimistic as I used to be about a lot of things. ❤️
littlemissmartypants
Wednesday
#19
Agreed - equating racism and ageism is ridiculous. Racism targets the impacted group from cradle to grave.
Midwestern Democrat
Thursday
#44
Only on this board and in Massachusetts would Molton be considered a conservative
bottomofthehill
Wednesday
#21