A delayed, incomplete autopsy from a party that still doesn’t get it
The Democratic National Committee has released a long-delayed autopsy of the 2024 election, which reveals significant issues within the party. DNC Chairman Ken Martin faced criticism for the report's incompleteness and the delays in its release. The findings suggest a disconnect between the party and regular Americans, with leadership reluctant to fully acknowledge the shortcomings of Vice President Kamala Harris.
- ▪The DNC's autopsy report was delayed for over a year and criticized for being incomplete.
- ▪Chairman Ken Martin admitted the report does not meet expectations and attempted to deflect blame for the delays.
- ▪The report highlights the party's failure to connect with voters and suggests that Harris was not a strong candidate.
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It has been a year and a half since the second female Democratic nominee for president lost to what her party views as an existential threat. Since then, President Donald Trump’s defeat of former Vice President Kamala Harris has been dissected at length. After much criticism and mounting public pressure, the Democratic National Committee finally released the long-awaited 2024 election autopsy. Both the delay and the report make the incompetence even more glaring. DNC Chairman Ken Martin was supposed to release it not long after taking over in February 2025. The most recent delay was due to the proximity of the midterm elections on Nov. 3, 2026. However, Martin requested the report more than a year ago. Then, in November 2025, Martin decided not to release it.
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