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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a 192-page draft autopsy of the 2024 presidential election on Thursday, after months of pressure on DNC Chair Ken Martin, who had previously withheld the report.

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a 192-page draft autopsy of the 2024 presidential election on Thursday, after months of pressure on DNC Chair Ken Martin, who had previously withheld the report.

Martin apologized for the delay, saying he initially withheld the report to avoid a distraction following Democratic wins in November 2025 off-year elections, but acknowledged that withholding it "ended up creating an even bigger distraction." The report was released unedited and unabridged, with DNC annotations flagging unverified claims.

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Martin apologized for the delay, saying he initially withheld the report to avoid a distraction following Democratic wins in November 2025 off-year elections, but acknowledged that withholding it "ended up creating an even bigger distraction." The report was released unedited and unabridged, with DNC annotations flagging unverified claims.

The draft report, written by Democratic strategist Paul Rivera, argues the Biden White House failed to adequately prepare Kamala Harris for the presidential race and did not conduct polling on how to leverage her as vice president, unlike polling done for then-first lady Jill Biden ahead of the 2022 midterms.

The draft report, written by Democratic strategist Paul Rivera, argues the Biden White House failed to adequately prepare Kamala Harris for the presidential race and did not conduct polling on how to leverage her as vice president, unlike polling done for then-first lady Jill Biden ahead of the 2022 midterms.

The report found that a Trump campaign ad using Harris's stated support for taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender inmates was "very effective" and that Harris had no viable response without changing her position, which she did not do. The report also said the Harris campaign failed to mount a consistent strategy to damage Trump's standing with voters.

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The report found that a Trump campaign ad using Harris's stated support for taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender inmates was "very effective" and that Harris had no viable response without changing her position, which she did not do. The report also said the Harris campaign failed to mount a consistent strategy to damage Trump's standing with voters.

The 192-page draft contains no mention of Gaza, Israel, Biden's age or the selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Harris's running mate.

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The 192-page draft contains no mention of Gaza, Israel, Biden's age or the selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as Harris's running mate.

Following the report's release, Martin announced on a staff call that Rivera was no longer working with the DNC. The autopsy also prompted former Democratic vice chair David Hogg to call for Martin's resignation.

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Following the report's release, Martin announced on a staff call that Rivera was no longer working with the DNC. The autopsy also prompted former Democratic vice chair David Hogg to call for Martin's resignation.

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a 192-page draft autopsy of the 2024 presidential election on Thursday, after months of pressure on DNC Chair Ken Martin, who had previously withheld the report. Martin simultaneously distanced himself from the document, saying it "does not meet my standards."

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a 192-page draft autopsy of the 2024 presidential election on Thursday, after months of pressure on DNC Chair Ken Martin, who had previously withheld the report. Martin simultaneously distanced himself from the document, saying it "does not meet my standards."

The draft report, written by Democratic strategist Paul Rivera, argues the Biden White House failed to adequately prepare Harris for the presidential race and did not conduct polling on how to leverage her as vice president, unlike polling done for then-first lady Jill Biden ahead of the 2022 midterms.

The draft report, written by Democratic strategist Paul Rivera, argues the Biden White House failed to adequately prepare Harris for the presidential race and did not conduct polling on how to leverage her as vice president, unlike polling done for then-first lady Jill Biden ahead of the 2022 midterms.

The DNC entered May 2026 with $17.5 million in debt and $14.4 million cash on hand, while the Republican National Committee (RNC) reported $123.9 million on hand with no debt. Martin announced on a staff call that Rivera was no longer working with the DNC following the report's release. Some prominent Democratic figures, including David Hogg, called for Martin's resignation following the release of the autopsy.

The DNC entered May 2026 with $17.5 million in debt and $14.4 million cash on hand, while the Republican National Committee (RNC) reported $123.9 million on hand with no debt. Martin announced on a staff call that Rivera was no longer working with the DNC following the report's release. Some prominent Democratic figures, including David Hogg, called for Martin's resignation following the release of the autopsy.

The DNC's 2024 autopsy is a mess of delays, half-finished work and missing conclusions that has shaken confidence in party leadership. Ken Martin handed the project to a part-time volunteer who skipped interviews with top Biden and Harris campaign officials, leaving gaping holes in the analysis. The whole debacle proves the DNC is more focused on protecting its own than actually reckoning with why Democrats lost.

The DNC's 2024 autopsy is a mess of delays, half-finished work and missing conclusions that has shaken confidence in party leadership. Ken Martin handed the project to a part-time volunteer who skipped interviews with top Biden and Harris campaign officials, leaving gaping holes in the analysis. The whole debacle proves the DNC is more focused on protecting its own than actually reckoning with why Democrats lost.

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The DNC autopsy dodges every hard question that actually cost Democrats the election — no serious look at Bidenflation, gas prices, the border, trans issues or Biden's age and the deliberate effort to hide his decline from voters. A 192-page report that never once examines the decision to shield Biden from public scrutiny isn't an autopsy, it's a total evasive cover-up masking as accountability.

The DNC autopsy dodges every hard question that actually cost Democrats the election — no serious look at Bidenflation, gas prices, the border, trans issues or Biden's age and the deliberate effort to hide his decline from voters. A 192-page report that never once examines the decision to shield Biden from public scrutiny isn't an autopsy, it's a total evasive cover-up masking as accountability.

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Democrats are finally choosing transparency over damage control. Ken Martin openly admitted he isn't proud of the flawed and incomplete 2024 autopsy, but released the full unedited report anyway because voters deserve honesty after a devastating loss. The real lesson isn’t endlessly relitigating 2024 — it’s rebuilding trust, reconnecting with working-class voters and modernizing a Democratic Party that can’t keep running the same campaigns and expect different results.

Democrats are finally choosing transparency over damage control. Ken Martin openly admitted he isn't proud of the flawed and incomplete 2024 autopsy, but released the full unedited report anyway because voters deserve honesty after a devastating loss. The real lesson isn’t endlessly relitigating 2024 — it’s rebuilding trust, reconnecting with working-class voters and modernizing a Democratic Party that can’t keep running the same campaigns and expect different results.

The DNC autopsy dodges every hard question that actually cost Democrats the election — no serious look at Bidenflation, gas prices, the border, trans issues or Biden's age and the deliberate effort to hide his decline from voters. A 192-page report that never once examines the decision to shield Biden from public scrutiny isn't an autopsy, it's a cowardly, evasive document masquerading as accountability.

The DNC autopsy dodges every hard question that actually cost Democrats the election — no serious look at Bidenflation, gas prices, the border, trans issues or Biden's age and the deliberate effort to hide his decline from voters. A 192-page report that never once examines the decision to shield Biden from public scrutiny isn't an autopsy, it's a cowardly, evasive document masquerading as accountability.

There is a 34.4% chance that the Democratic Party will control both the Senate and the House of Representatives following the 2026 midterm elections, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 34.4% chance that the Democratic Party will control both the Senate and the House of Representatives following the 2026 midterm elections, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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