The Democrats’ 2024 autopsy fails to confront the truth | Norman Solomon
The Democratic National Committee's autopsy report on the 2024 election has faced significant criticism for its lack of substance and clarity. DNC chair Ken Martin admitted he did not endorse the report, which is filled with disclaimers and fails to address key issues such as the Gaza conflict. Critics argue that the report overlooks the reasons behind voter disillusionment and does not provide a coherent analysis of the party's electoral failures.
- ▪DNC chair Ken Martin stated he does not endorse the autopsy report released by the committee.
- ▪The report has been criticized for being disorganized and lacking substantive analysis of key political issues.
- ▪Notably, the autopsy does not mention critical topics like Gaza, Palestinians, or the implications of Biden's support for Israel.
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‘I don’t endorse what’s in this report,’ Ken Martin conceded as the autopsy went public.’ Photograph: Allison Robbert/APView image in fullscreen‘I don’t endorse what’s in this report,’ Ken Martin conceded as the autopsy went public.’ Photograph: Allison Robbert/APOpinionDemocratsThe Democrats’ 2024 autopsy fails to confront the truthNorman SolomonThe document is full of disclaimers and does not address fundamental issues, including Gaza and the Biden-to-Harris transitionSun 24 May 2026 09.00 EDTShareWhen the Democratic National Committee finally released its autopsy on the 2024 election disaster, not even the DNC chair could defend it. “I don’t endorse what’s in this report,” Ken Martin conceded as the autopsy went public on Thursday.
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