Sherrod Brown's announcement to run for a Senate seat in Ohio has been met with enthusiasm from Democrats, who view it as a significant opportunity for regaining competitiveness in the state. Despite the optimism, concerns have been raised regarding the party's reliance on older candidates, with calls for a new generation of leadership. Amanda Litman expressed frustration at the prospect of a defeated 72-year-old being the best choice for Democrats, highlighting issues of age within the party. As some older Democrats have chosen not to seek reelection, the focus remains on seasoned leaders known to voters.
"In a year like this, if Sherrod Brown is really the best and only person that can make Ohio competitive, that's who we should run. But it is a damning indictment of the Democratic Party in states such as Ohio that a just-defeated septuagenarian is its most viable choice."
"Democrats are relying on an old strategy of recruiting—and then clearing the field for—long-serving party leaders with whom voters are already familiar."
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