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Rhiannon12866

(258,780 posts)
Tue May 13, 2025, 10:15 PM May 2025

David Hogg: I'm challenging the status quo, and that scares people - The Weeknight - MSNBC



David Hogg joins The Weeknight to respond to a DNC panel vote that could open the door to his removal as vice chair. - Aired on 05/13/2025.
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Rhiannon12866

(258,780 posts)
2. I completely agree as well. He represents an entire constituency - and we certainly need them.
Tue May 13, 2025, 11:10 PM
May 2025

Pisces

(6,309 posts)
4. Yes we do, as well as he has fresh ideas and is challenging the status quo. The status quo that is polling
Tue May 13, 2025, 11:12 PM
May 2025

at historically low levels. We should not be removing this guy. He has fire and is ready to fight.

LuvLoogie

(8,908 posts)
3. Except that people who "challenge the status quo"
Tue May 13, 2025, 11:10 PM
May 2025

are often not actually challenging the status quo. Take DOGE, which is just wreckage for wreckage sake.

I don't think you remove him, but you can make him peel some potatoes before he tries run the kitchen.

Pisces

(6,309 posts)
5. Unfair comparison. He is doing it within the parameters. He will debate anyone. I think we need young, fire in the
Tue May 13, 2025, 11:13 PM
May 2025

belly democrats fighting for us.

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