Generational change becomes focal point in Texas, North Carolina Democratic battles

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Several Democratic primaries in Texas and North Carolina are teeing up generational battles in the party. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), 78, is facing a challenge from newly-elected 37-year-old Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) in Texas’s redrawn 18th Congressional District in the Houston area.  Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.), 69, is fending off a primary challenge from 32-year-old…

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Generational change becomes focal point in Texas, North Carolina Democratic battles

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Several Democratic primaries in Texas and North Carolina are teeing up generational battles in the party. Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), 78, is facing a challenge from newly-elected 37-year-old Rep. Christian Menefee (D-Texas) in Texas’s redrawn 18th Congressional District in the Houston area.  Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-N.C.), 69, is fending off a primary challenge from 32-year-old…