The Daily Signal Victor Davis Hanson: The Fresh, New ‘Jacobin’ Faces of the Democrat Party
Oct 29, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson dives into the tension between the old guard and radical younger members of the Democratic Party. He discusses Graham Platner's controversial Nazi tattoo and how it reflects broader issues within the party. Hanson highlights the hypocrisy in the party's response to such controversies and cites other candidates with extreme statements. He warns about the implications of escalating rhetoric and the Democratic base's divergence from mainstream voter concerns, posing serious questions about the party's future.
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Radical Young Faction Worries The Old Guard
- Victor Davis Hanson argues a rising, younger Democratic faction pushes extreme rhetoric and tactics that worry the party old guard.
- He says this faction's hostility toward cooperation and mainstream norms risks alienating general voters and causing strategic problems.
Maine Candidate's Controversial Tattoo
- Hanson recounts Maine candidate Graham Plattner getting a chest tattoo that he identifies as the 3rd SS Totenkopf.
- Hanson notes Plattner called it a Totenkopf himself and questions the candidate's explanation and judgment.
Candidate Texts That Crossed The Line
- Hanson gives the Jay Jones example where texts wished death on opponents and children, illustrating extreme statements by candidates.
- He emphasizes such candidates often only respond after exposure and struggle to explain their words.