General Discussion

LexVegas

(6,688 posts)

161. On the grift...like his mentor. nt

Reply to LetMyPeopleVote (Original post)

Tue Apr 29, 2025, 09:00 PM

Tuesday

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

164 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

David Hogg is being paid a six figure salary by his PAC and may be using DNC emails to raise money for this PAC [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Apr 24 OP

he said he was gonna spend $20 mil but do not recall him providing the source of the money nt msongs Apr 24 #1

I believe the source is his pac Leaders We Deserve Meowmee Apr 25 #38

A large salary, indeed. It looks to be three times the salary Nixie Apr 26 #68

Like "If you write a best-selling book, you can be a millionaire too" -- also complaining about Democrats! betsuni Apr 26 #69

I just got a text $$$ solicitation from Hogg and that was the Nixie Apr 27 #75

I have receive the same text and several Hogg emails LetMyPeopleVote Apr 27 #99

Sad is a great word for it. He sounds so unprofessional and Nixie Apr 27 #112

His emails and texts remind me of the Justice Democrats emails and texts LetMyPeopleVote Apr 27 #113

Agreed with everything you say. It's been 10 years of this Nixie Monday #122

Waste of ten years fighting an imaginary enemy and wallowing in cynicism and negativity. betsuni Monday #129

I am not sure what the salary is for house and senate etc. it could be similar for some Meowmee Apr 26 #70

I think Congressional reps salaries are right around $175,000/yr. Nixie Apr 27 #76

Where did you see 600k? Meowmee Apr 27 #78

It was in a string of tweets posted here. It also had a link to Nixie Apr 27 #79

lol, it's in this thread we're posting in -- in LetMyPeopleVote's Nixie Apr 27 #80

That is I think for more than dh, I read somewhere on financial info on the pac and Meowmee Apr 27 #92

Thanks for this info. Nixie Apr 27 #96

If you look at 2024 FEC his payroll for 2024 was a bit more than $128,000. Nanjeanne Tuesday #153

Keep your eyes on the prize........... Lovie777 Apr 24 #2

So what! Do you think he's the only one? Sewa Apr 24 #3

I'll tell you what's wrong. Primarying sitting Dems with another Dem doesn't get us... brush Apr 24 #6

Refusing to do so gets the 2024 results iemanja Apr 24 #15

It's not that hard to understand. Subbing one Dem for annother gets us 2024 all over again. brush Apr 24 #16

Approval of Democrats is at an all-time low iemanja Apr 24 #17

Again, replacing Dems with other Dems does not gain the majority. brush Apr 24 #18

Is your point that it's a lost cause? iemanja Apr 24 #21

I wonder how they feel about primarying progressives with centrists. Emile Apr 27 #100

New blood does not a competent leader make Keepthesoulalive Apr 24 #28

I think it's a case by case basis iemanja Apr 25 #30

Older Democrats? sheshe2 Apr 25 #40

Oh sure, pushing out sitting Dems instead of funding races against vulnerable rethugs... brush Apr 25 #59

A huge disappointment. The messaging is what the GOP eats up Nixie Apr 25 #50

So true. brush Apr 25 #58

And then said the election was rigged. Sigh. It's "GroundHogg Day" forever. betsuni Apr 27 #81

I disagree sboatcar Apr 25 #53

Disagree all you want, but getting the majority is the priority or trump will continue... brush Apr 25 #57

See post 86. brush Apr 27 #87

What are they supposed to do exactly? ShazzieB Tuesday #149

I don't think that follows. Buzz cook Apr 27 #85

Again, not complicated. Why not use that money to fund Dem candidates. brush Apr 27 #86

Bob Menendez was a proven winner. Buzz cook Apr 27 #88

So what, he was a crook. A Dem replaced him. Zing! Missed the point. Melendez was in the Senate. brush Apr 27 #90

A democrat replaced a democrat. Buzz cook Apr 27 #108

One thing you missed. Primarying sitting Democrats who've proven they can win... brush Apr 27 #109

Agreed ILikePie92 Apr 24 #9

(1) If others are doing the same, point them out. W_HAMILTON Apr 25 #34

Excellent Points.. TY, W HAMILTON! Cha Apr 25 #43

What the fuck is wrong with Mountainguy Apr 25 #35

What is your definition of an "Institutionist Democrat"? sheshe2 Apr 25 #42

Same as Establishment but being "anti-institutionist" isn't really a thing and doesn't have the groovy '60s betsuni Apr 25 #54

Primary out those that vote with trump, or who are silent in this fight for our democracy. Bravo. rich7862 Apr 25 #51

Please list all the Democrats that are voting with trump. sheshe2 Apr 27 #77

If one Democrat has a nightmare wherein they vote with Trump and wake up screaming... betsuni Apr 27 #82

Weird...I never got that list I politely asked for.🤔 sheshe2 Apr 27 #114

The dog ate the list. betsuni Monday #120

I want to see this list also LetMyPeopleVote Apr 27 #98

Still waiting.🤔 sheshe2 Apr 27 #115

Where is this list? LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #137

Whataboutism at its very finest. GaYellowDawg Apr 25 #52

A self created PAC where they only spend 2.2% of donations on candidates, but others do it too so its OK? krawhitham Apr 26 #72

Apparently you don't know the DNC is about nuetrality and raising money for all Dems... brush Apr 27 #84

lol, how did the DNC work in 2016 Sewa Apr 27 #110

LOL yourself. Seems you're one of those who think trump won that election legitimately. brush Apr 27 #111

At $27 a-pop... fundraising can be very profitable. Oopsie Daisy Apr 24 #4

"I am once again asking you"... sheshe2 Apr 25 #41

🤣😂👍️ Exactly! Oopsie Daisy Apr 25 #45

Looks like ILikePie92 Apr 24 #5

Oh ILikePie92 Apr 24 #7

See post #6. brush Apr 24 #10

No. It looks like David's knives are out and people are wondering, Nixie Apr 27 #95

I read that post...scrolled down to respond... sheshe2 Apr 27 #116

Hi she! Thanks for that. Always good to see you. ❤️ Nixie Monday #121

David is in power, a leadership position, the establishment. betsuni Apr 27 #97

Obviously ILikePie92 Apr 27 #102

And? betsuni Apr 27 #103

Or? ILikePie92 Apr 27 #105

Oh snap! sheshe2 Apr 27 #117

Has to hold his own feet to the fire, fight the power of himself, speak truth to himself, when he's betsuni Monday #118

Troubling nt delisen Apr 24 #8

Just put "the people" or "grassroots" in front of money and it's pure while everyone else's is a bribe from Satan. betsuni Apr 24 #11

Post removed Post removed Apr 24 #12

No it's not. Obama received a record amount of money from Wall Street. Did he refuse to sign betsuni Apr 24 #13

Is this the supposed reason he wants Democrats to stand up to fascism iemanja Apr 24 #14

Al Green stood up Keepthesoulalive Apr 24 #29

Obviously the point isn't to primary everyone. iemanja Apr 25 #31

No I don't Keepthesoulalive Apr 25 #37

Another grifter mcar Apr 24 #19

There was a video on here yesterday with Brian Tyler Cohen and David Hogg..A good question n answer Deuxcents Apr 24 #26

His PAC raised $11.9 million. $10.7 million went to "administrative expenses" mcar Apr 25 #60

I just get texts, not so much emails. ananda Apr 24 #20

Lot of people here sure hate David. Cuthbert Allgood Apr 24 #22

He seems to be good at dividing Dems MorbidButterflyTat Apr 25 #32

He is not the one dividing Democrats. Celerity Apr 25 #46

Actually Hogg is the one dividing Democrats. lapucelle Apr 26 #73

Are we pretending there weren't problems in 2016? Because there were. Cuthbert Allgood Tuesday #158

Who's "we"? lapucelle Tuesday #160

There's no way around it Mysterian Apr 27 #106

Well, if it's in a tweet, we know it's fact. Cuthbert Allgood Tuesday #159

Keep your head in the sand Mysterian Wednesday #163

Lots of people also find their opinions verified by a tweet. It appears his salary according to FEC filing Nanjeanne Tuesday #154

I'm confused these tax forms are from 2024 MagickMuffin Apr 24 #23

Isn't 2024 the most recent tax year? MichMan Apr 25 #48

The post said last month, last time I checked that would be Mar 2025 MagickMuffin Apr 25 #63

That post you are referring to is dated June 18 2024. MichMan Apr 25 #66

What does the DNC Chair position pay again? Genuinely curious. flvegan Apr 24 #24

Waiting for the pivot of his PAC's mission statement, from getting a variety of young Democrats into office, to... LudwigPastorius Apr 24 #25

If I knew that over 95% of donations to a PAC went to staff & overhead, and less than 5% was used for the stated purpose MichMan Apr 24 #27

it's quite a grift, to put it charitably fujiyamasan Apr 25 #39

Donald Segretti had a term for people who set out to undermine Democrats. n/t valleyrogue Apr 25 #33

Yes I learned of his salary from the pac about 2 weeks ago Meowmee Apr 25 #36

Did you contribute to his PAC after receiving his passionate plea? MichMan Apr 25 #47

LOL no I deleted the emails and replied to one saying please remove me etc., and unsubbed etc. Meowmee Apr 25 #64

He's learned quick how to make money in politics. William769 Apr 25 #44

Who is funding the PAC? JustAnotherGen Apr 25 #49

You are right, that is very important. JohnSJ Apr 25 #55

I guess that the technical term is 'suckers' Jose Garcia Apr 25 #61

This kid claudette Apr 25 #56

there are lots of jobs that require you... mike_c Apr 25 #62

It's pretty common among grifters. W_HAMILTON Apr 25 #65

Another greedy grifter. 😡 🤬nt Raine Apr 26 #67

Kick JustAnotherGen Apr 26 #71

2.2% of the money raised by Hogg's PAC went to candidates (that is not a good return) LetMyPeopleVote Apr 26 #74

How does a 200k salary compre to other PACs? Buzz cook Apr 27 #83

The issue is that only 2% of the funds donated to the PAC actually go to those it claims to be supporting MichMan Apr 27 #94

Still doesn't tell me what Back Seat is. Buzz cook Apr 27 #107

Where do you see only 2%. I see 27.8% given to contributions to federal, state, national and local candidates, Nanjeanne Tuesday #145

The OP ? MichMan Tuesday #147

Oh the tweet. Not the actual numbers. Nanjeanne Tuesday #148

Hogg mad you mad enough to go to the dark side of Twitter to do your research? Ilikepurple Apr 27 #89

Unfortunately I've seen this before with not for profits fujiyamasan Apr 27 #91

These people have to know that some of the numbers will be made public, and they need to have answers ready DFW Apr 27 #93

David Hogg needs replaced. Duncanpup Apr 27 #101

Disagree ILikePie92 Apr 27 #104

No we don't Keepthesoulalive Monday #126

I disagree ILikePie92 Monday #130

How many young people is he registering to vote Keepthesoulalive Monday #132

Just because ILikePie92 Monday #134

He announced and I have not seen a list Keepthesoulalive Monday #135

Again, just because ILikePie92 Tuesday #136

I'm asking for a list. Keepthesoulalive Tuesday #140

Incumbents are not challenged by member of the party organization LetMyPeopleVote Tuesday #138

Naive ILikePie92 Tuesday #139

What happened in 2016, exactly? Who are the "party elite" -- do you mean David Hogg? betsuni Tuesday #141

Coy, eh? Okay ILikePie92 Tuesday #143

How did the DNC favor candidates? When? What exactly did they do? betsuni Tuesday #144

Post removed Post removed Tuesday #146

"including his salary"--- so exactly how much was his salary? Jack Valentino Monday #119

Well someone gave me the link to the FEC disbursements and 2024 it adds up to a bit over $128,000. Nanjeanne Tuesday #152

Agreed. The original story seemed to want to make it look as if Jack Valentino Tuesday #162

The real beneficiary of this fight between David Hogg and the @DNC is the Republicans LetMyPeopleVote Monday #123

Lies about Democrats being corrupt, rigging, bribed, doing nothing, not progressive, both sides only helps Republicans. betsuni Monday #124

looks like David Hogg is making out too, he gets DNC pay too. brush Monday #128

It's always disheartening to watch Torchlight Monday #125

On top of his DNC salary? Looks like vice-chair Hogg is cleaning up and using DNC's name and resources at the same time. brush Monday #127

I'm confused - where are people seeing David Hogg's actual salary. Because all I can see in this tweet is some Nanjeanne Monday #131

FEC site has disbursement details MichMan Tuesday #150

Thanks. So 2024 was a bit over $128,000. From the OP I thought the salary was outrageous. Thanks for Nanjeanne Tuesday #151

OP said "a six figure salary" MichMan Tuesday #155

Ah yes so true. I just thought it would be high based on the outrage. Nanjeanne Tuesday #156

Who needs David Hogg when we have the Justice Democrats primarying good Democrats? LetMyPeopleVote Monday #133

I wonder why they despise and fear the Democratic Party so much and Republicans rarely brought up. betsuni Tuesday #142

And so? Jilly_in_VA Tuesday #157

On the grift...like his mentor. nt LexVegas Tuesday #161

Have gotten several texts from him. kerry-is-my-prez Wednesday #164