I’m not sure what “too white” necessarily is but I agree with a large part of your sentiment. Yes, it is important to create a more diverse party and government.

The popularity of AOC has a lot to do with her views, as well as her background. She shares much of the same views as Bernie Sanders, who is has been voted the most popular Senator for years now.

It’s isn’t Biden’s race or age that disqualifies him, it’s his outdated views that don’t mesh with the rest of the party. That, along with his checkered past on big issues like criminal justice.