Swalwell urges Biden to 'pass the torch' to younger generation
By Tal Axelrod - 06/27/19 09:36 PM EDT
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) took a direct swipe at former Vice President Joe Biden at the second of the first two Democratic presidential primary debates Thursday night, urging the 76-year-old to “pass the torch†to a younger generation.
“I was six years old when a presidential candidate came to the California democratic convention and said it’s time to pass the torch to a new generation of Americans. That candidate was then-Sen. Joe Biden. Joe Biden was right when he said it was time to pass the torch to a new generation of Americans 32 years ago, he’s still right today,†Swalwell said.
“If we’re going to solve the issues of automation, pass the torch," the California lawmaker continued. "If we’re going to solve the issues of climate chaos, pass the torch. If we’re going to solve the issue of student loan debt, pass the torch. If we’re going to end the gun violence for families who are fearful of sending their kids to school, pass the torch.â€
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