Rashida Tlaib, the Michigan Democrat all but certain to become one of the first Muslim women to win election to Congress, suggested last week that she’ll oppose Pelosi’s bid to remain atop the party.

For Tlaib, 42, the concern is not so much ideological as it is generational — a fact that highlights the hunger among a younger crop of Democrats for a changing of the guard atop the party. She and like-minded candidates are running as Washington outsiders — and vowing to shake up Capitol Hill.

“It’s not an ideological thing,” said one Democratic lawmaker, speaking anonymously to discuss the delicate leadership issue. “When they get to Washington for their orientation, they’re going to see the freshman class as change agents. Do you think the first vote they’re going to cast is to reelect the entire 80-year-old team?

“When you put it that way, you start laughing.”