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Democratic members of Congress know they have an age problem—and it’s hurting them.

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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 34 points 1 day ago (2 children)

What's been keeping them in office the last couple decades was a corrupt DNC that would blackball individuals/companies that worked to challenge incumbents, even going so far to bankrupt whole state parties to punish reps who didn't toe the party line

That's over, it's been over. Current DNC has been dumping that money that was hoarded back to state parties, so they can't use it as a club later.

And Martin ran Minnesota for a decade, he's never endorsed a candidate before the primary, never put fingers on the scales, and the result was the state going from purple to progressive insanely quickly.

Some state parties are still shitty, but these coming elections are the best chance we've had since the 90s to get new blood in.

No matter what happens, we need to get people to vote in upcoming Dem primaries

[–] Protoknuckles@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago

So, I want to make sure I am informed and involved. What is the best source of information for democratic primary candidates, and where can I verify how and when I can vote?

[–] Shortstack@reddthat.com 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Primaries don’t mean shit when the DNC puts their thumbs on the scale to make sure candidates like Bernie lose the nomination. The problem is at least in part the DNC itself

[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

And Martin ran Minnesota for a decade, he’s never endorsed a candidate before the primary, never put fingers on the scales, and the result was the state going from purple to progressive insanely quickly.

I think you missed that...

The problem is at least in part the DNC itself

The problem is you think 2016 DNC has anything to do with 2026 DNC...

Acting like it does, just makes everyone aware of your ignorance of our political system.

I'd try explaining it, but we saw how well that went last time

[–] CmdrShepard49@sh.itjust.works 6 points 22 hours ago

The problem is you think 2016 DNC has anything to do with 2026 DNC...

The 2016 DNC is the same as the 2020 DNC and the 2024 DNC. If you think the DNC has changed because one guy got moved into a new role, you'll need to back that up with actual receipts not just empty rhetoric and future promises.