NY-12: Nadler facing Gen Z primary challenger

Nonprofit CEO and activist Liam Elkind launched a primary challenge against longtime Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday, citing the issue of age.

In a two-minute launch video, Elkind, 26, noted he appreciates the 78-year-old Nadler’s service in office and said he grew up voting for him.

“But we need new leaders to meet this moment, because we can’t wait.” Elkind said. “We can’t wait to fight Trump, end corruption, ban corporate PAC money, impose term limits, build more housing and serve our neighbors in need.”

Elkind also declares in the video that “the Democratic Party is dying,” showing media coverage of Democratic lawmakers who have died recently.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5427462-elkind-nadler-primary-democrats-future/