Overview

• David Hogg appeared on HBO’s 'Real Time with Bill Maher' to discuss the Democratic Party’s 2024 election loss and his critique of its messaging strategy.
• Hogg argued that Democrats spent $2 billion trying to convince voters that Joe Biden was not too old and that the economy was strong, contradicting voters’ lived experiences.
• He emphasized that younger male voters felt judged by Democrats and preferred candidates who made them feel understood, even if they did not fully agree with their policies.
• Hogg reiterated the goals of his Leaders We Deserve PAC, which is launching a $20 million initiative to support younger Democratic candidates in safe districts.
• The discussion highlighted growing intraparty tensions over strategy as the DNC faces debates on leadership and messaging ahead of an August vote.