AOC's loss in bid for House committee chair signifies generational choice for Democrats

President Biden’s age — and whether he should stay or go — nearly tore Democrats apart this summer.

In fact, a decision for the president to bow out earlier — and give other candidates, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, the chance to run for the Oval Office — may have salvaged the election for the party.

The divide between old and new and the direction of the party is threatening to drive a wedge through the Democratic coalition. In fact, the race between Rep. Gerry Connolly...