As for the rest, my first point involved a direct quotation.  My second point -- we agree the Reps are more out of touch. Question is -- are the Dems? Sure, to some extent.  But are the new Dems better?  That's a whole 'nother argument, one you have yet to make.  Which brings me to #4, which shows why the argument needs to be made, and what sort of counter-evidence it's up against.