AOC edges out Chuck Schumer by double-digit margin in new poll

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5. Democrats don't need a Mitch McConnell figure to lead the party ad finitum

I'm 76, and right off I'll opine that age is not the issue here. Notwithstanding that terms limits for Congress have never been enacted and more than likely never will, partisan Congressional leadership still needs to rotate amongst members of the House and Senate. Too much power in the hands of a few individuals over an extended period of time is inherently corrupting. For one, it tends to be intoxicating, and once an individual has a grip on power than will have difficulty contemplating letting go of it. Ultimately, voters will perceive this and a long-standing incumbent stands of being primaried out of their seat. It comes as no surprise that Sen. Schumer finds himself in this situation, and I hope that he makes the right decision to step down and allow the Democratic voters in New York to select a top-notch qualified candidate to run for the Senate in 2028. The other issue is just how long any one member should be allowed to occupy a leadership position. Whether it's 4, 6, 8, or 10 years should be debated and duly considered. But it needs to happen and soon.