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Gen Z isn’t sold on Biden but Anderson Clayton is out to convince them

Source: iStock, Julia Saqui

When Anderson Clayton walks into the room casually dressed in a fun graphic tee, nearly everyone’s head turns and the noisy chatter lulls into excited whispers. Eyes remain locked on her as she begins embracing each of her fellow Democrat leaders.

Clayton is somewhat of a local celebrity in North Carolina, her energy enough to move an immovable object.

The rest of the country doesn’t realise that this 26-year-old is currently leading the Democratic Party in North Carolina, a pretty serious job at any age.

But for those at the Young Democrats of North Carolina Convention, not only is she the state party leader, she is the future.

Anderson Clayton speaks at the Young Democrats of North Carolina Convention (Julia Saqui)

A natural politician, Clayton works the room recalling people’s names and a fun fact

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