Obama Says Democrats Need to Get Younger

‘At some point, you age out’: Obama urges Democrats to pass torch to younger candidates

Barack Obama says Democratic Party needs to elevate younger candidates for 2026 midterms. Former president warns older politicians can "age out" and lose connection to voters.

Barack Obama slams establishment Dems as too old, out of touch, 'not connected' to ordinary people

We are living in a gerontocracy. In both parties, the elderly cling to power, determined to decide the futures of younger people and blocking anyone who tries to prise their bony fingers off their safe seats. But it’s perhaps safe to say the Democrats have this problem more than Republicans. Nancy Pelosi is 85, Chuck Schumer is 74, Richard Durbin is 80, Elizabeth Warren is 75, heck, even good ol’ Bernie Sanders is 84! And, of course, there was t…

Obama Says Democrats Need to Get Younger

“Former President Barack Obama is urging the Democratic Party to invest in younger candidates if it wants to come out victorious in the 2026 midterm elections and, eventually, the 2028 presidential election,” Politico reports. Said Obama: “I’m a pretty healthy 64, feel great, but the truth is, half of the references that my daughters make about social media, TikTok and such, I don’t know who they’re talking about. There is an element of, at some…

Democrats Do Better with In-touch Younger Candidates - Obama on Older Candidates Like Re. Doris Matsui

A recent, lengthy interview with former President Barack Obama is attracting attention for his comments on a wide range of issues. One of his warnings is directed at long-term and older Democratic Congressional incumbent candidates like Rep. Doris Matsui (CA 7th District)The former President noted that the Democratic Party performs better when it fields younger candidates attuned to the struggles of younger voters and to the cultural zeitgeist."…