The Preamble

The Preamble

Out with the Old?

Is this a...gerontocracy?

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Gabe Fleisher
Jan 07, 2025
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A new Congress was just seated, and there will be a change in administration soon. Now seems to be an appropriate time to reflect on one of 2024’s dominant themes: generational change — and when it will finally take place in American politics.

Of course, this theme was felt most notably in 2024 on the presidential level: per the Wall Street Journal, Pres…

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