The Boomer Bureaucracy: Why Clyburn's Re election Raises Alarms Representative James Clyburn's announcement to run for an 18th term at the age of 86 has reignited debate about the prevalence of gerontocracy in Washington.
With a median senator now 64 years old and 20 members of Congress over 80, concerns are growing that the Democratic Party is perpetuating a culture of perpetual re election.
Clyburn's response to criticism about his age is unapologetic. When asked how his energy levels compare to those of younger colleagues, he stated, "I have much less than some, but none of their experience.