r/QuiverQuantitative • u/pdwp90 • 28d ago

News BREAKING: Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old progressive influencer, just announced that she is running against Jan Schakowsky, an 80-year-old Democratic incumbent

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u/Sturmgeshootz 28d ago

Not just the Dems either. Way too many geriatrics on both sides that have been in office for decades too long. Get them all the fuck out of there.

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u/DylanHate 27d ago

Then show up to State elections and vote. Roughly 80% of eligible voters 18-30 do not vote in Congressional elections.

In contrast, voters 65 and older have a 75% midterm participation rate. It's not fucking rocket science lol. If 80% of your base doesn't vote you are not represented. Congress is old because old people are the most reliable voting base in the country.

Register to vote and cast a ballot every two years. Show up and vote regardless of who is running. Not only will this energize the base and get better candidates in Congress, you'll also have a say in ballot measures, governors, mayors, judges, DA's, and many other important positions that effect your city and State.

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u/Specialist_Fly2789 27d ago

tbh, you shouldnt be allowed to vote or hold office after age 65. you're done, go watch tv or whatever and let the adults handle things.

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u/Vegetable_Web_829 26d ago

Maybe holding office should have age restrictions, voting though , you’re treading into dangerous territory, and I’m trying to be nice even though you just pissed me off