A Generational Test for Democrats in Tennessee

A Generational Test for Democrats in Tennessee

Justin Pearson (D), a 31-year-old state lawmaker in Tennessee, and his former boss, 76-year-old Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN), are facing off in a contentious August primary, offering another test of Democrats’ generational divide, the New York Times reports.

One of the Democrats' Generational Battles: He's 76; His Opponent Is 31

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The phone call in October was ostensibly a courteous gesture from a onetime intern to his former boss ahead of a campaign announcement. It quickly turned sour.