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In reply to the discussion: I think it would be a big mistake if the DNC got rid of David Hogg. [View all]
Puppyjive
(774 posts)14. I agree
The oldy moldy career politicians are not cutting the mustard for the democrats. Voters desire change. They always desire change. We need some new folks who are willing to take a stand. We need young people who will fight for the American dream that has been ripped away from them. Housing reform would be at the top of the list if I was young. There is no affordable rent in this country. I deeply impacts our younger voters.
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He is only proposing running against incumbents is safe districts. I agree 100%. If you are not fighting for the
Pisces
May 2025
#159
I hope he teaches the old system new tricks. Because the old has had it chance.
usaf-vet
May 2025
#112
Why put old school Democrats back in who want to compromise and self-preserve?
lees1975
May 2025
#56
that is the mantra. problem is, as often as it is repeated - it's not very convincing
stopdiggin
May 2025
#74
again - a nice speech. "change!" "bold moves" "gridlock" "hanging on to their seats"
stopdiggin
May 2025
#150
He is the future and the OLD GUYS and GALs need to start realizing they have to start working with them.
Fla Dem
May 2025
#10
Exactly. I'd rather have an old-school Democrat than a young woman that's all mouth and no action.
Walleye
May 2025
#67
I'm 82. I hope AOC runs against Schumer. Hogg says he doesn't want to run for public office.
3Hotdogs
May 2025
#11
Yet, they probably will. They do not seem to have a long-term strategy to win; just a short term...
Ol Janx Spirit
May 2025
#12
I agree, and with the low approval rating of current democrats, its time for some changes
sboatcar
May 2025
#39
Totally agree. He's a bridge to the youth vote, no matter how he presents his views.
ancianita
May 2025
#16
Someone needs to tell him that the object is to replace Republicans with Democrats!!
Oopsie Daisy
May 2025
#113
Like hiring an exterminator for a rat problem and they think the job is to exterminate YOU!
betsuni
May 14
#170
Agree. It shows they are not capable of negotiating a positive outcome.
travelingthrulife
May 2025
#26
Dems low approval rating is because so many Dems are attempting to maintain the
Autumn
May 2025
#110
They're doing nothing but simply banking on winning the House by default in '26 - but they might find a 29% approval
Midwestern Democrat
May 2025
#155
I would argue it is actually that the US doesn't know what the left is.
Cuthbert Allgood
May 2025
#132
Yes, the redefinition of the word means anti-establishment populist "Us" versus the Democratic establishment "Them."
betsuni
May 14
#175
Is he really? Where were they in 2024? Listening to joe rogan? Where were these same demographics in
JohnSJ
May 2025
#53
Duplicitous is my issue with him. We are here because of divisiveness. More of it isn't a solution.
live love laugh
May 2025
#122
The idea of being a party nominee for life, no matter how you perform, is ridiculous. Yes to Hogg!
Doodley
May 2025
#55
Yeah, go ahead shove them out. It doesn't matter if they've been effective or not. They are old they gotta go
Walleye
May 2025
#70
On spot. It could kill us in '26! Gotta get the corporate money lovers out so we can get money out of our elections n/t
Cheezoholic
May 2025
#78
I don't see how "getting money out of our elections" is possible for the foreseeable future.
LauraInLA
May 2025
#87
sorry for any confusion. No, clearly Hogg is speaking directly off a Republican
stopdiggin
May 2025
#143
As I recall, there was zero support here at the time for primary opponents against Joe Biden's reelection
MichMan
May 14
#190
Big mistake. It echoes the major flubbing with dumping Joe Biden. That hurt Harris' chances badly.
marble falls
May 2025
#102
There are TWO seats available. If she gets one, there's still one for Hogg or Kenyatta.
SunSeeker
May 2025
#166
I couldn't agree more. What they are doing looks dirty. He's not playing the game so they are taking him out
Pisces
May 2025
#107
Hogg's situation aside, I do want to know why our leadership now insists on acting like fucking
Karasu
May 2025
#117
We're acting like Republicans by allowing a Native American woman her due process...
W_HAMILTON
May 2025
#119
I'm actually with you on that SPECIFIC issue, hence why I said I'm not defending Hogg specifically.
Karasu
May 2025
#120
I agree wholeheartedly. I was lambasted for saying this, but I think they should have made a point of
LauraInLA
May 2025
#136
That's my point. This flawed election has now created a huge kerfuffle that will inevitably leave someone
LauraInLA
May 2025
#165
But the DNC has specialized in "pretty big mistakes" for quite a few years, no ?
Jack Valentino
May 2025
#162
David Hogg doesn't need the DNC. The new Democratic party is going to be a grassroots effort.
flashman13
May 2025
#164