David Hogg resigned on Wednesday as his vice president of the National Democratic Committee and will not apply in the new version of the elections that will begin on Thursday, ABC News.
In a statement sent by email through their PAC, leaders we deserve, Hogg says that he is renouncing to focus completely on the mission of his group to support and support the candidates aligned in the democratic primaries, a wish in the center of much of the drama between Hogg and the leaders of Senior DNC, including President Ken Martin.
Hogg said there is a “clear fundamental disagreement” between him and the party apparatus on the role of vice president.
The activist David Hogg speaks in a town hall organized by the Defense Group March for Our Lives in East La College. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times through Getty Images)
Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times through Getty Immage
“I entered this role to play a positive role in the creation of the change that our party needs. It is clear that there is a fundamental disagreement about the role of a vice president, and it is fine to have disagreements,” Hogg wrote.
“What is not right is to allow this to remain our approach when there is much more in which we must focus. Ultimately, I have decided not to execute in this next election so that the party can focus on what really matters. I need to do this work with the leaders we deserve, and will continue to be my number one mission to build the strongest possible match,” he added.
Hogg wrote that he respects his officers, despite disagreements. His partner vice president, Malcolm Kenyatta, did not hide his frustrations with Hogg in recent weeks.
“I have nothing more than admiration and respect for my officers. Although we have disagreements, we are all here to build the strongest possible party,” Hogg wrote.
In response to Hogg resigned, DNC president, Martin, praised his record and wished him the best despite the growing tensions.
“I praise David for his years of activism, organization and struggle for his generation, and although I still believe that it is a powerful voice for this party, he respects his decision to step back his position as vice president,” Martin said in a statement to ABC News. “I have no doubt that he will remain an important defender of the Democrats throughout the map. I appreciate his service as an officer, his hard work and his dedication to the party,” he said.
It seemed that DNC’s choice was still on the way, only without Hogg in the ticket. Many other details are still clear, namely, if Kenyatta now automatically wins the candidate ballot since it is not opposite.
