There just are not that many young Democrats ready for the national stage.

For the first time in more than a decade, three spots on the ticket, including the top two, are open, and younger Democrats are seeing opportunities.

Some younger Democrats were pleased that he left the leadership.

By contrast, some of the newer, younger Democrats were enthusiastic.

The younger Democrats heading the ticket in 1992 are obviously aware of these differences.

There is a need for a younger Democrat to fill the void.

His power base centers on 25 young, middle-ranking moderate Democrats who challenge the liberal orthodoxy.

In the process, he inspired an entire generation of young Democrats.

Eager to clean up politics, a number of young Liberal Democrats bolted from their party this summer.

But perhaps nowhere is the contempt for young Democrats more evident than in a discussion of this city's changing fashion standards.