The Democratic Party's inability to move on from older politicians makes it easier for Republicans to pass laws in Congress.

On Tuesday, Vox reported, “Congressional Democrats—and their party’s national brand—remain dismal: Some 37 percent of voters ...

In the last 2 ½ years, eight members of Congress have died in office. All eight of them have been Democrats.

Like other Gen Z Democrats, Foxx concedes that the party’s strong adherence to seniority plagues it, but she is also hopeful that more people, herself included, are pushing for a different ...

While CBC leaders insist that seniority isn’t dead and that it is still a factor in choosing leaders, they acknowledge that ...

Now is the time for the Democratic Party to get serious about its oldsters problem.

Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, 78, and Dick Durbin of Illinois, 80—have announced plans to leave after next year. “I think ...

Ocasio-Cortez, citing the Democratic Party's "underlying dynamics" that prioritize seniority in party leadership, renewed a conversation started by Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair ...

Unfortunately, it’s already looking like it will be another win for the old guard, as the party clings to a seniority system that no longer serves it. Connolly has renewed the debate among ...

The reason? The party’s seniority system, she said, stacked the odds against her. “It’s actually clear to me that the underlying dynamics in the caucus have not shifted with respect to ...

While Democrats have traditionally respected seniority and incumbency in internal party conflicts, Hogg, a party official, announced a $20 million effort to primary sitting members of the House.