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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]awesomerwb1
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But thanks for generalizing based on four names I mentioned. Good job!
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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
8 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
16 hrs ago
#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
13 hrs ago
#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
21 hrs ago
#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
14 hrs ago
#150