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47. Just a quick reality check on this: David Hogg wasn't actually kicked out of the DNC.

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 06:14 AM

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Just a quick reality check on this: David Hogg wasn't actually kicked out of the DNC. He was elected as a Vice Chair in February 2025, but he chose to step down voluntarily a few months later in June.

The issue wasn't his activism, but a major conflict of interest with his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. His group planned to spend $20 million to primary older, establishment Democrats in safe seats to usher in a new generation of leadership.

DNC Chair Ken Martin and other party leaders pointed out that DNC officers are required to remain neutral arbiters in primaries and cannot actively work to unseat incumbent Democrats.

When the DNC called for a redo of the vice-chair elections due to procedural rules, Hogg decided not to run again so he could fully focus on running his PAC and backing those primary challenges without violating DNC neutrality.

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We all know she is right. Many here have agreed that Chuckee is a wet noodle. Just about anyone else would do a Exp Friday #8

Which was not my point... clearly never even mentioned that. It was the venue. hlthe2b Friday #10

Doesn't matter if she's on Fox or PBS, she's telling it like it is. She's always had a good message so going on any Exp Friday #13

Again, NOT MY POINT. Clearly you know nothing about Stephen A. Smith. Bye. Done. hlthe2b Friday #14

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Good call Mig popsdenver Friday #30

Just a quick reality check on this: David Hogg wasn't actually kicked out of the DNC. QueerDuck 22 hrs ago #47

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They HAVE worked against outsiders. If Sanders is an "outsider" LiberalLovinLug 12 hrs ago #66

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