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Voters Say Congress Is Too Old, Yet Older Candidates Keep Winning
Original: Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. But Older Candidates Keep Winning.
A New York Times analysis highlights a disconnect in American politics: polls show most voters believe Congress is too old, yet older candidates continue to win elections. The piece examines why concerns about age in Washington have not translated into electoral consequences, with veteran lawmakers repeatedly defeating younger challengers despite widespread public support for generational change.
Why now: Ongoing debate over the age of senior US politicians keeps the issue prominent heading into elections.
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- Voters Say Congress Is Too Old. But Older Candidates Keep Winning. · The New York Times
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