How old is too old to be in office? | America, Actually

Congressman James Clyburn remains one of the defining architects of modern Democratic politics. But as a new generation of voters pushes for structural reform, is the establishment listening?

Vox’s Astead Herndon sits down with 86-year-old Clyburn to challenge him on corporate PAC contributions, the lessons of the 2024 election, and whether experience should triumph over generational turnover.

00:00 – Intro
01:22 – Why Rep. Jim Clyburn decided to run for reelection at 86
05:32 – Experience vs. youth in Congress and the debate over cognitive tests
09:08 – Looking back at Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance and reelection bid
11:34 – Working across the aisle: Clyburn on his relationship with Sen. Lindsey Graham
12:38 – Are younger politicians too rigid?
14:26 – The CBC’s defense of corporate PAC money
19:02 – Technology, AI, and how veteran lawmakers legislate modern issues
20:32 – Navigating the Democratic primaries
25:43 – Who is to blame for the Democratic Party’s brand problem?
30:35 - Lessons from the Biden administration and Kamala Harris’s defeat

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