AOC’s loss in bid for House committee chair signifies generational choice for Democrats
President Biden’s age — and whether he should stay or go — nearly tore Democrats apart this summer.In fact, a decision for the president to bow out earlier — and give other candidates, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, the chance to run for the Oval Office — may have salvaged the election for the party.The divide between old and new and the direction of the party is threatening to drive a wedge through the Democratic coalition.