In New Hampshire, many older Democrats see Pete Buttigieg's age as an asset

[left-of-center2012]

“It’s time for a new generation of people. I’m almost 70, we need to sit back a little bit,” said Jeanie Crocket of Lawrence, Massachusetts.

“I was a big Bernie guy last time around, and Bernie should get a lot of kudos since he laid the platform for what the Democrats are talking about today,” Nashua resident Bruce Nest said. “But this guy, Pete, brings it to a whole other level. Bernie is like high school, Pete is like college.”

Manchester resident Anne McDonough put it more bluntly: “I think Bernie’s time has passed. Also, Joe Biden’s time has passed.”

Many said they worried both men (Biden, Sanders) represented the past and that they were eyeing a younger candidate to take on the 72-year-old President Donald Trump.

Buttigieg, for his part, coyly sidestepped the question of whether Sanders or Biden were past their prime.

“My hope is my personal combination of energy, education and experience will be right for this role,” he told reporters. “I’ve seen very energetic people who are twice my age and I’ve seen sluggish people who are younger than I am. It’s a competition of individuals, as it should be.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/new-hampshire-many-older-democrats-see-pete-buttigieg-s-age-n991681

[Uncle Joe]

1. I still believe Bernie is the best candidate for 2020 but no doubt Pete is good.

Thanks for the thread left-of-center2012.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

3. My thoughts exactly Unca Joe... I still think Bernie's age translates into experience. But...

I could definitely see Mayor Pete's youth and exuberance as an asset, along with his being highly intelligent, genuine, and relatable... he's got some interesting policy ideas and is excellent at expressing them, rather than just spouting off a bunch of empty platitudes.


Bernie & Elizabeth 2020!!!
Join the revolution!!!

[Uncle Joe]

4. There is another thread here by floppyboo and I wholeheartedly agree with his pick

of Pete as Secretary of State.

A fantasy administration thread.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/128757613

[pamdb]

2. I completely agree

I am a 68 year old white woman. I will vote for whomever the democrats
nominate, whomever it is, black, white, brown, male or female, young or old.
Having said that, our generation has had our change, our time is not past yet,
but it is coming to that. This world belongs, or will belong to, the 20 and 30 and 40 year olds. I want someone younger than me. I want Kamala or mayor Pete or Amy or ANYONE who can beat pumpkin head. I liked it so much when the Obama family was in the WH.

[patricia92243]

5. 100% agree.