David Hogg to exit DNC
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No plans to leave after Politico report included recording of Martin questioning his role over efforts of his vice chair.
Martin expressed frustration and self-doubt in an internal meeting with other party leaders, according to a two-minute recording obtained by POLITICO.
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"I don’t think you intended this, but you essentially destroyed any chance I have to show the leadership that I need to," Martin said, speaking to Hogg.
(TNND) — The vote is done and David Hogg is out as Vice Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
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Leaked audio captures DNC Chair Martin's frustration with Vice Chair Hogg as tensions rise over Hogg's $20 million plan to support progressives.
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David Hogg went out swinging as he accused his former colleagues at the Democratic National Committee of being “asleep at the wheel” as he left his leadership role within the party. Hogg, 25, said Wednesday he will not fight to hold onto his leadership role after igniting a firestorm over his push to target long-serving Democrats in safe congressional seats.
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The Democratic National Committee determined it failed to follow internal rules in the February election. Separately, Hogg’s plans to back primaries against incumbent Democrats stirred controversy.
The June 18 forum in Cleveland will explore the party's direction with Martin, who has spent years working with progressive candidates.
David Hogg won’t run again to be a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee after weeks of internal drama over the Gen Z activist’s unorthodox efforts to remake the party. The DNC decided in a Wednesday vote that it would hold new elections for two vice chair positions held by Hogg and Pennsylvania state lawmaker Malcolm Kenyatta.