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Some Democrats are already sounding the alarm. A report from Politico reveals just how uneasy many within the party are about this decision.
“The most worrying thing is if he carries into this new job a belief that saying what he was saying, but louder, is the way to prevail in red states,” said Matt Bennett, co-founder of the center-left group Third Way. “Because it isn’t… If he believes that it is, that’s going to be a real problem for our candidates in those places.”
Bennett further noted, “He came up as an activist, but now he is a party leader, and that’s a very, very different role.”
The concerns don’t stop there. Another Democratic strategist, who spoke anonymously, warned that Hogg’s new position could end up backfiring on the party:
“He can now go on TV as a vice chair for the DNC, speak on behalf of the Democratic Party, in a way that can do more harm than good.”
The worry here is clear: Hogg is not a strategist, nor is he known for his ability to bridge political divides. His approach is rooted in activism, not coalition-building. His rhetoric has often alienated moderates, and as the face of the Democratic Party in this new role, he risks pushing more voters away than he attracts.
Democrats should be trying to regain trust with middle America after losing key battleground states in the last election. Instead, they are handing power to someone whose views and tactics are widely seen as divisive.
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Now, every time Hogg makes an inflammatory statement, it will reflect not just on him but on the entire Democratic Party. Whether he is ready for that responsibility remains to be seen, but given his track record, the signs are not promising.
At the end of the day, this is the path the Democrats have chosen. Whether it strengthens their party or further isolates them from everyday Americans will become clear in the coming months. For now, though, one thing is certain: Republicans won’t let this decision go unnoticed.
