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The Way Forward

NowsTheTime

(1,331 posts) Fri Apr 17, 2026, 07:46 PM Friday

Have been so impressed with some young podcasters, and would like to see young people of this caliber in Congress... [View all]

....examples like Adam Mockler and Aaron Parnas among others....they are are genuine and strong in their beliefs.

We need young people like this in Congress.

The minimum age for the House is 25 and it's 30 for the Senate.

(full disclosure I an early boomer)

..wondering your thoughts

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Have been so impressed with some young podcasters, and would like to see young people of this caliber in Congress... [View all] NowsTheTime Friday OP

Im with you. Eko Friday #1

Agreed SuzyandPuffpuff Friday #2

Agree. We need lawmakers who know how (and have the inclination) to communicate what is going on. Doodley Friday #3

There are a lot of people struggling economically. It has been that way for the past decades. everyonematters Friday #4

Political parties can change for the better or the worse....the Dem. party can improve...$ in politics is so corrosive NowsTheTime Friday #5

most of them need to learn how to edit and get to the point. 15 minutes of BS for 3 msongs Friday #6