David Hogg wants “ineffective” Democrats out of Congress

Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg says House Democrats need to step up or bow out. He tells us about his plan to force out incumbents who he believes are "asleep at the wheel."

David Hogg began his journey as a political activist after surviving the Parkland school shooting in 2018. Today, he’s a leader in the Democratic National Committee and co-founder of a group called Leaders We Deserve, which focuses on electing young, progressive candidates. The group’s recent announcement that it would spend $20 million to challenge Democratic incumbents in safe seats has stoked controversy within the party – even prompting DNC Chair Ken Martin to propose a rule change that would force Hogg to choose between his two roles.

Today, Colby Itkowitz speaks with Hogg about why Democrats’ popularity is cratering and how he thinks primarying established Democrats will strengthen the party.

00:00 Intro
00:54 On the fatal flaw of the Democratic Party right now
01:50 What is David Hogg’s plan to hold Democrats in Congress accountable?
03:00 What does it mean to be an "effective" Democrat?
04:56 Who are the "ineffective" Democrats in the party?
08:17 On Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Hogg’s priorities and why he doesn’t care "how many people that pisses off"
10:47 What Hogg would say to his critics
12:21 Will these efforts alienate more moderate voters?
16:21 Is this the Democrats’ Tea Party moment
17:27 Why Hogg wasn’t surprised more young voters moved right in the 2024 election

Author: Washington Post
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