The DNC cited a procedural concern, but Hogg said it is “impossible to ignore the broader context” of his criticisms.

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    He’s positioned as the oligarch’s choice for succession. He was groomed for politics by corporate centrists because he’s got a compelling backstory.

    The party leadership opposes him because they see he is going to replace them rather than support them. He’s just another part of the problem.

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      23 days ago

      He’s positioned as the oligarch’s choice for succession. He was groomed for politics by corporate centrists because he’s got a compelling backstory.

      And now that he’s pulling a reverse Fetterman, you hate him. Centrists thought they were getting yet another corporate turd like they wanted, but he turned out to actually want to fix things they like broken.

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            22 days ago

            If everyone likes cola, why are the Pepsi fans trying to get rid of Coke?

            Coke is, indeed, better than Pepsi, but we’re asking for Johnny Black.