I think it’s because they have a “pay your dues” mentality.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/1...igieg-democrats.html

:rotfl
Of course, they resent his youth, his brilliance, etc..
45 did not pay a lot of dues.
Winning counts, experience be damned.

IMO Pete cannot win. Too many will not vote for
a homosexual.
I remember thinking that a black man could not win.

Can you be a success if no resents you?