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pinkstarburst

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17. Maybe Ken Martin should step down

Reply to question everything (Original post)

Sun May 11, 2025, 10:44 AM

May 2025

The DNC is going to remain neutral in the primary process?

Oh please. I think we all know that's a load of malarkey. We saw what happened when Bernie was gaining support and could have overtaken someone they considered to be rightful heir and nominee.

If they silence David Hogg or remove him, what they will succeed in doing is splintering off support among young democrats who feel the democratic party no longer represents their values. Do we want them turning towards 3rd party candidates? That would be a disaster.

Like it or not, we have problems that we need to address. Messaging problems, for one. Failure to convince the voting public that we will act on their behalf and fight for the things they care for.

I think this is a bad move on Ken Martin's part.

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DNC chair doubles down on his ultimatum for Hogg [View all] question everything May 2025 OP

Right off the bat, I don't think I like this...it's our way or get out sounds like a party we're trying to beat. Deuxcents May 2025 #1

Agreed WiVoter May 2025 #2

Ken is a "my way or the highway" kind of guy dflprincess May 2025 #5

GOOD! Mahalo, question everyhing.. Cha May 2025 #3

Back at you Cha question everything May 2025 #7

Backatcha! Cha May 2025 #10

The DNC has a fractious problem Sympthsical May 2025 #4

Thank you for your post..I am a Boomer and have been frustrated with the lack of support for progressive Deuxcents May 2025 #8

They've appointed themselves guardians of a donor-based system Sympthsical May 2025 #9

Agree. We need more voices like David Hogg who dares, and rightly so, to suggest we need change Deuxcents May 2025 #11

Why AltairIV May 2025 #6

Lighten the fuck up Ken Sewa May 2025 #12

Good. The messaging against Democrats is what got us here. Nixie May 2025 #13

The almost religious fervor that THIS TIME the revolution will happen. betsuni May 2025 #19

Tell you what Ken. Maybe you ought to step your ass down. Autumn May 2025 #14

I have another idea... kentuck May 2025 #15

Hogg's Compromise: I'll cover my ears and hum whenever races I am the boss of are discussed by betsuni May 2025 #16

Maybe Ken Martin should step down pinkstarburst May 2025 #17

Yes, we did see what happened. W_HAMILTON May 2025 #22

"We saw what happened to Bernie..." What happened to Bernie? betsuni May 2025 #24

This boomer says lead, follow or get out of the way TexasBushwhacker May 2025 #18

The DNC is neutral? jalan48 May 2025 #20

Hogg should step down but Martin should acknowledge this is a new, higher standard... cadoman May 2025 #21

Everything secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe....... Ping Tung May 2025 #23