At Democratic Convention, Politicians Advise Aspiring Young CandidatesDenver Congressman Tim Ryan, who first ran for office at age 26, had this advice for aspiring young politicians attending the Democratic National Convention here: Tell your story, play the youth card, and above all, listen. "Nobody cares how much you know, what... Copyright © 2009 by The Chronicle of Higher Education Subscribe | About The Chronicle | Contact us | Terms of use | Privacy policy | Help |