There is a generational debate within the Democratic Party in which younger Democrats are increasingly mounting primary challenges to older, long-serving Democratic incumbents.
January 01, 2024
high
temporal
Describes an observable trend in intra-party challenges and discussions about generational change.
Some U.S. House Democrats in their 70s and 80s have resisted calls from parts of the party's grassroots to step aside in favor of younger leaders.
January 01, 2024
high
temporal
Describes a pattern of incumbent behavior in response to grassroots pressure for generational turnover.