Carville, Hogg Clash Over DNC Primary Challenge Plan

A public feud erupted between Democratic strategist James Carville and DNC Vice Chair David Hogg over Hogg's $20 million plan to primary incumbent Democrats in safely blue districts to promote younger, more diverse candidates. Carville condemned the initiative as 'jackassery of the highest level,' insisting party resources should target defeating Republicans. Hogg defended his strategy as necessary to address the party’s declining approval ratings and to empower new leadership for future challenges. Both Carville and Hogg ultimately agreed on the need to elect the 'best Democrat possible' and regretted that President Biden did not step aside earlier for new leadership. The dispute underscores generational and strategic tensions within the party ahead of the 2026 midterms. DNC Chair Ken Martin and other leaders voiced concerns that Hogg’s plan could threaten party unity and effectiveness in general elections.