Democrat Ro Khanna’s 2028 pitch: tax the rich, regulate tech | NPR's Newsmakers

I tell people all the time, I'm 49 years old. I'm about to turn 50. I'm the nice guy. I just want a new social contract. Have you met these folks in their 30s?

They want pitchforks and torches. They want your scalp. Should Democrats nominate a more progressive candidate in 2028 than they have in the past? Yes. I'm tired of the platitudes, affordability, renew the American dream, have a good job.

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