Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin made a rare television appearance on CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS Sunday morning.
The West Wing creator spoke about the new “crop” of young Democrats elected to Congress. “They need to stop acting like young people,” he said. “I think there’s a great opportunity here for Democrats to be the non-stupid party, to point out the difference.”
Sorkin then went on to address specific issues that the Democratic Party should focus on. “It’s not just about transgender bathrooms, that’s a Republican talking point. They’re trying to distract you. We haven’t forgotten the economic anxiety of the working class, but we’re going to be smart about this. We’re not going to be mean about it.”
In response to Sorkin’s comments, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted, “News Flash: Medicare for All & equal rights aren’t trends. When people complain about low turnout in some demos, it’s not because communities are apathetic, it’s bc they don’t see you fighting for them. If we don’t show up for people, why should you feel entitled to their vote?”
Sorkin was on the program to promote his production of To Kill a Mockingbirdon Broadway. In addition to speaking about Democratic representatives, Sorkin also spoke about racism and the use of the “N-word” in his play. “It’s crucial that we see the casual cruelty that was going on,” Sorkin said of the word’s use in the context of the play.
(Excerpt) Read more in: The Hollywood Reporter