Young Democrats Wonder Whether Party Is Prioritizing Nostalgia Over The Future
NPRYoung Democrats Wonder Whether Party Is Prioritizing Nostalgia Over The Future Enlarge this image toggle caption Democratic National Convention via AP Democratic National Convention via AP The second night of the Democratic National Convention began with a montage of young elected leaders — 17 of the party's "rising stars" delivering a joint keynote from across the country. Tuesday's keynote was a welcome addition, Mullen says, but when members of the Young Delegates Coalition gathered for a virtual watch party Tuesday night, two squares on the convention bingo cards they printed for the night encapsulated their frustration. Sponsor Message Zenaida Huerta, a 22-year-old Sanders delegate from California, says the party missed an opportunity with young voters by not featuring Ocasio-Cortez more prominently. After organizing a youth-led movement to curb gun violence, Kasky says he's learned politicians need to prove they're listening to young voters, not just paying them lip service.
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