Generation X Takes the Helm: A Return to Pragmatism in Congress as Boomers Step Down

As the baby boomer generation begins to retire, Generation X is stepping up to the plate, bringing with them a much-needed return to pragmatic, conservative values on Capitol Hill. This generational shift, documented by the latest Pew Research Center analysis, promises a move away from the radical policies favored by younger, more progressive activists, towards a Congress that prioritizes fiscal responsibility, national security, and traditional American values.