James Carville calls on Dem activist to 'take over' DNC

Democratic strategist James Carville recommended gun control activist David Hogg as a replacement for Democratic National Committee, or DNC, chair Ken Martin, citing organizational dysfunction and financial turmoil. Speaking from his recovery bed on his podcast, Politicon, Carville said, "If David Hogg wants to take it over, then, I ain't stopping you, go ahead, man," according to The Daily Beast. Carville acknowledged the DNC's well-documented problems, explaining, "It's dysfunctional. It's just difficult to do anything with it. And it's all true." The New York Times reported Sunday, Martin has become increasingly isolated. Its report described a phone-throwing incident with a junior aide that triggered an HR complaint. The DNC also faces $2 million in debt while vendors have been asked to delay billing until after midterms. Despite favorable political conditions, internal distrust, a failed 2024 election autopsy, and widening cash gaps with Republicans have raised concerns about Martin's leadership effectiveness and the party's organizational viability.Hogg, 26, became known for surviving the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. Since then, he served as DNC vice chair between February and June 2025, before his election was discarded after a clash over his push to primary incumbent Democrats.Watch the video below. Your browser does not support the video tag.

DNC chair faces growing scrutiny amid financial pressure and internal turmoil

Fraught time for Ken Martin as new reporting details cash-flow problem and divisions over party’s directionMounting financial pressures and growing internal turmoil at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) have intensified scrutiny of chair Ken Martin, as new reporting detailed a deepening cash-flow problem, management concerns and widening divisions over the party’s direction less than 100 days before the November midterm elections.The latest reporting has underscored both the committee’s financial distress and the toll it has taken on Martin personally. The New York Times reported that the embattled DNC chair, who took the helm last year, became the subject of an internal HR inquiry after throwing his phone in the direction of a junior aide’s desk during a heated exchange in early July, prompting a formal complaint. The Times, citing people familiar with the matter, also reported that the incident nearly cost him his job and has contributed to growing isolation with the party as the committee grapples with mounting financial strain. Continue reading...

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James Carville names his choice for new Dem leader

Democratic operative James Carville suggested a new leader for the Democratic National Committee amid reports of infighting and financial catastrophe.Carville recommended David Hogg, gun control activist and previous vice chair, as a replacement for current chair Ken Martin, The Daily Beast reported on Monday.The veteran strategist was recovering from surgery and recorded his podcast in bed on Sunday when he made the pitch."If David Hogg wants to take it over, then, I ain’t stopping you—go ahead, man," Carville said."I did want to...weigh in on two stories I saw,” Carville said, responding to recent reports about mounting pressure on Martin as midterms approach in the fall and fundraising ramps up. “One...was a story on the DNC that basically said it’s dysfunctional. It’s just difficult to do anything with it. And it’s all true," Carville said.The New York Times reported on Sunday that Martin has become increasingly isolated and financially strained, noting a phone-throwing incident with a junior aide that triggered an HR complaint. The DNC is $2 million in debt while vendors have reportedly been asked to delay billing until after the midterms. Despite Democrats' favorable political environment, internal distrust, a botched 2024 election "autopsy," and a widening cash gap with Republicans have fueled fears among party officials that Martin's leadership is faltering."DNC dysfunctional. Water wet. Gravity real," Carville added.Carville argued that new leadership in the organization might help the DNC "be somewhat relevant."Hogg, 26, rose to national prominence as a survivor of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida. He briefly served as DNC vice chair from February to June 2025 before his election was voided following a clash over his push to primary incumbent Democrats.

Jeffries says DNC chief ‘has my full support’ amid scrutiny 

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) told reporters on Sunday that Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin “has my full support” after multiple news outlets detailed an increasingly stressed national party chair struggling with morale.  “The chairman has my full support,” the top House Democrat said while campaigning in Pennsylvania, according to NOTUS. “We look forward to our continued partnership.”  The…

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