When David Hogg, the newly minted vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas as the “type of leader” the party needs, it wasn’t just a bad look for one of them—it was disastrous for both.

The answer to the question of who comes out worse from this political entanglement? That’s easy: yes.

In one move, Hogg cemented the caricature of his own political naivety while simultaneously spotlighting Crockett’s glaring lack of seriousness. Together, they represent the Democratic Party’s identity crisis—one steeped in outrage, vulgarity, and performative radicalism rather than results or reason.

Let’s start with the basics. Hogg, who rose to prominence as a highly divisive anti-gun activist and has been chasing relevance ever since, recently claimed a DNC leadership position now under review for potential procedural irregularities. That hiccup may or may not be connected to his controversial pledge to throw $20 million into primary challenges—specifically targeting moderate or older Democrats in safe blue districts. The timing is suspect, but the message is clear: Hogg wants a far-left makeover for the party, and he’s willing to cannibalize it to make it happen.

In a recent interview on The Breakfast Club, a radio show geared toward black audiences, Hogg doubled down on his progressive vision, touting Rep. Jasmine Crockett as the kind of firebrand he believes the Democrats need more of.

“I think Jasmine is, frankly, the type of leader that we’re really looking to support in some senses, right?” he said, praising her supposed “authenticity.”

He added, “Somebody who is out there that, frankly, doesn’t give a d*** what the other side — at least the elected Republicans in Congress say.”

That’s the “leadership” Hogg wants to fund with $20 million: performative hostility over practical governance.

As for the backlash from within the party? Hogg claims it’s mostly silent support: “I’ve heard from a lot of members of Congress that have thanked me for doing this,” he said. “Even some not so young members of Congress that thank me for doing this and said that this is dramatically needed, but they don’t want to speak out about it…”

That sounds like wishful thinking from someone with a Twitter activism résumé trying to punch above his weight in actual politics.

James Carville, a veteran Democratic strategist who still holds a reliable read on his party’s internal dynamics, was unequivocal in his assessment of Hogg and his antics. “Contemptible little twerp” was the term he used to describe the 25-year-old, slamming his plan to primary sitting Democrats as the “most insane thing” he’s heard.

When Hogg tried to play the “nuance” card during a podcast appearance with Carville, the longtime adviser wasn’t having it. “There ain’t no nuance to it. It’s just flat-out wrong,” Carville shot back. “That’s money that could be used to beat Republicans, not beat Democrats.”

Hogg’s retort? “What is your plan to deal with our abominable approval rating?”

Carville’s response was direct and obvious: “Win elections.”

WARNING: The following videos contain vulgar language that some readers may find offensive.

And that brings us back to Rep. Jasmine Crockett—someone who may very well sabotage the party’s chances of doing exactly that.

Crockett’s record reads like a lowlight reel of partisan absurdity. In just the first few months of 2025, she delivered multiple jaw-dropping statements that underscored why her brand of “leadership” is political poison.

Among her greatest hits: Suggesting that white people should be “beat with chairs” if they don’t make room at the metaphorical table, justifying illegal immigration by saying “we done picking cotton,” blaming Donald Trump’s legal team’s supposed shortcomings on a lack of black women, and telling Elon Musk to “f*** off.” That’s not principled progressivism—it’s intellectual vandalism.

And who could forget the viral debacle from 2024, where she descended into a shouting match with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene during a House Oversight Committee hearing? At the time, it seemed like Crockett had hit rock bottom. Turns out she was just getting warmed up.

This is the figure Hogg wants to elevate with donor dollars. This is what the left is selling as “authenticity.”

But here’s the truth: Authenticity doesn’t mean vulgarity. It doesn’t mean belligerence. And it certainly doesn’t mean excusing irresponsible rhetoric just because it makes for a good viral clip on social media.

Crockett and Hogg may think they’re the future of the Democratic Party. If they are, the future looks unhinged, unserious, and unelectable.

For the sake of the country—and even for the sake of Democrats who still believe in reasoned debate and stable governance—this partnership should be a wake-up call. Both Hogg and Crockett have made it abundantly clear they’re unfit for leadership. May the political consequences follow swiftly and decisively.