What Next | Daily News and Analysis David Hogg Wants Democratic Politicians to Be Afraid
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May 13, 2025 David Hogg, Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee and co-founder of Leaders We Deserve, passionately argues for a shake-up in the Democratic Party. He believes that the party's core issues stem from complacency and a lack of accountability among incumbents. Hogg suggests a grassroots strategy akin to the Tea Party's, pressing for younger, diverse candidates to invigorate the party. He emphasizes the need for effective messaging on critical issues like gun control, urging elected officials to actively listen to their constituents.
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Democrats Face Serious Approval Crisis
- David Hogg rates his worry about the Democratic Party at a 7 out of 10 due to its very low approval ratings.
- He views these ratings as a total indictment of the party and its leadership.
Midterms Don't Predict Presidencies
- Midterm elections are no longer reliable predictors of presidential election outcomes.
- Midterms tend to attract more committed and better-informed voters than the broader electorate in presidential years.
PAC Funds Progressive New Candidates
- Leaders We Deserve PAC will spend $20 million to support younger, more progressive candidates and to challenge Democratic incumbents who are underperforming.
- The PAC also targets critical battleground districts to help break Republican majorities in state legislatures and Congress.