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In reply to the discussion: Here is David Hogg version of what took place at the DNC. Word for word his letter. [View all]
Shipwack
(2,728 posts)82. If we followed the DNC's policies...
We would never have gotten AOC.
Even after she won her, she was hobbled by the party’s leadership. She won her seat despite, not because of, them.
Despite a rough beginning, she has watched and learned. The party is the better for her being in congress. The fact that the party machinery felt the need to back a man with throat cancer (who had to retire soon after being elected) over her shows they would rather be in charge of a minority party than become a majority party with the new generation.
I hope Hogg can get more ineffective Democrats replaced. We are in a new era. Those in currently in office need to fight, follow or get out of the way.
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Here is David Hogg version of what took place at the DNC. Word for word his letter. [View all]
usaf-vet
Thursday
OP
Kenyatta also worked hard to earn his colleagues' votes while Hogg has been threatening them.
W_HAMILTON
Thursday
#43
Do you honestly think that having someone in a DNC power position is going to swing a state?
Cuthbert Allgood
Thursday
#46
Oh so we have been winning & the future looks bright. I am not opposed to members who are working to advance our agenda.
usaf-vet
Thursday
#9
Hogg was being diplomatic, someone in the Democratic party needs to come right out and say it: the rot runs deep.
sop
Thursday
#21
The Nordic Model. A very well regulated (yet also very vibrant) capitalist system working synergistically
Celerity
22 hrs ago
#159
DNC officers are supposed to be neutral and help all Dem candidates get elected. ALL.
brush
Thursday
#112
It is a fork in the road, seniority versus energy, enthusiasm, and relevant ideas
Bluetus
Thursday
#65
Looking back, I trace the beginnings of what happened to the aging of the party around the 2006 timeframe.
Midwestern Democrat
Thursday
#141
Good points and good data for everyone to understand. It was NOT always this way.
Bluetus
Yesterday
#148
There is something to be said for "youthful passion" when it comes to candidates and leaders...
Jack Valentino
Thursday
#137
Neutral. The DNC, certainly its officers, are supposed to be nuetral. Hogg should resign...
brush
Yesterday
#151
but we are the best option! We just need to promote that important fact! We get good things done!
LymphocyteLover
Thursday
#12
Yeah, I get that. But younger voters certanly aren't going to be attracted to what the GOP is doing right now
LymphocyteLover
Thursday
#18
we also win a lot of elections and frankly the 2024 election may have been stolen
LymphocyteLover
Thursday
#31
definitely many of those... still I've heard even some of them are souring on the admin
LymphocyteLover
Thursday
#76
And voters just voted out the most progressive administration in recent history in favor of a fascist criminal.
W_HAMILTON
Thursday
#111
This is what is likely to happen. We can still get something great like Clinton and Obama
JI7
Thursday
#122
Good statement and I'm glad he's putting the party first and not creating more problems
LymphocyteLover
Thursday
#14
He makes it sound like more than three deaths in our minority is part if a major setback to the party.
Omnipresent
Thursday
#19
JUST OCCUPING A SEAT in Congress is the best self-enrichment plan in the building. Enter as a all around citizen....
usaf-vet
Thursday
#27
Read the thread and not the tweet. None of the info in the tweet is correct. I posted actual
Nanjeanne
Thursday
#37
I am not sure 2024 is that useful when he was not elected as a DNC vice chair until Feb of 2025.
waterwatcher123
Thursday
#131
What? I was responding to the post that linked to an OP on DU that had a tweet with misinformation.
Nanjeanne
Thursday
#136
David is 100% correct, wat too many DEMs are sitting on their hands now
IrishBubbaLiberal
Thursday
#23
Well said David. Well said. Thank you for your efforts and keep up the good fight.
Autumn
Thursday
#25
I have been one of several here complaining about the lack of younger voices in the Democratic Party.
Lonestarblue
Thursday
#36
Thank you David. I want Democratic candidates I can vote for, not gqp-lite.
Clouds Passing
Thursday
#38
I'm glad his letter drone on for so long that most missed his grifting for donations at the end.
W_HAMILTON
Thursday
#49
The anointed Keeping America Safe from Democrats saviors' strongly worded letters are speaking truth to power,
betsuni
Thursday
#58
"The Sternly Written Letter double standard should be pointed out every time..."
Oopsie Daisy
Thursday
#71
I based my opinion of Hogg on his statements and his appearances in the media
Bluejeans
Thursday
#114
Democrats are so both sides that they're dying in office on purpose to give Republicans larger majorities in Congress.
betsuni
Thursday
#85
That is a treacherous myth being perpetuated by those who advocate anti-Democrat sentiments such as the followers of *
Oopsie Daisy
Yesterday
#147
I don't think a different leadership would have led to a Democratic woman of color a being elected by a brainwashed
Martin68
Thursday
#56
This is what a fighting Democrat sounds like. It's simple. Lead or get out of the way.
flashman13
Thursday
#68
If he wanted to feed his ego wouldn't he want to be center stage instead of behind the stage?
flashman13
Thursday
#84
OK I get it. You don't like David Hogg. I think it's personal on your part.
flashman13
Thursday
#113
"we also need to build a party not defined by not being the less bad of two options ... ." What?
betsuni
Thursday
#81
I appreciate the stalwarts but freezing out young energy and ideas is defeating us Democrats before we even vote!
wolfie001
Thursday
#83
Myth that voters are fooled by the wily Democrats who throw them a few bones of "identity politics"
betsuni
Thursday
#123
He was the right person at the wrong time. Right now we're in an emergency situation.
kerry-is-my-prez
Thursday
#120
This is my greatest wish: to get rid of ALL republikkkans! All! Period. No more republicans ever.
BComplex
Yesterday
#150