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In reply to the discussion: I wonder what the average age of our speakers at the convention will be. [View all]Laelth
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I wonder what the average age of our speakers at the convention will be. [View all]
Laelth
Aug 2020
OP
AOC is indeed a star! I can't believe there are actual democrats who don't see her worth
BComplex
Aug 2020
#24
I think she will - as likely will John Kerry - as they were the team on climate change
karynnj
Aug 2020
#29
Bless the older crowd but they need AOC, Beto, and other of the younger people to take the party
Srkdqltr
Aug 2020
#5
I'd love to hear Katie Porter. She represents many working parents, single or not, &
Budi
Aug 2020
#9
That is far from a complete or final list - why all the pearl clutching?
getagrip_already
Aug 2020
#15
Greta knows far more than AOC on Climate so it's best not to invite this global traveller.
Budi
Aug 2020
#38
When was the last time anyone saw anything from HA Goodman? It's been a while.
George II
Aug 2020
#56
I think this is Politico being Politico -- even worse than age, where are important POC, starting
karynnj
Aug 2020
#31
I don't know...don't want to see a repeat of 16 when those who didn't get their guy behaved badly.
Demsrule86
Aug 2020
#48
AOC is a first term House member...she will not speak...maybe Joe Kennedy or someone like
Demsrule86
Aug 2020
#49
I'd rather see Deb Haaland speaking, or Sharice Davids, or Lauren Underwood, or Ayanna Pressley....
George II
Aug 2020
#62
Young people don't vote and never have...we need to reach voters who will actually go
Demsrule86
Aug 2020
#47
If they feel "under appreciated" ... it's probably due to the fact that they "under-vote".
NurseJackie
Aug 2020
#61