By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The Democratic National Committee has decided against releasing its autopsy report on the 2024 election, prioritizing the avoidance of negative publicity over candid self-assessment. This decision reflects the DNC’s tendency to function more like a public relations firm than a grassroots political organization. The DNC’s rationale, as stated by Chair Ken Martin, is that the report’s release would be a distraction from the core mission of winning, effectively deeming the concerns of ordinary Democrats irrelevant. This unwillingness to confront hard truths and internal criticism is a pattern that contributed to the 2024 loss, with the DNC now replicating the behaviors that fueled the catastrophe.
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Why is the Democratic party hiding its 2024 autopsy report?
The reluctance of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to release a detailed autopsy report on the 2024 election loss is a question on many minds. The primary reason, it seems, boils down to the fact that the findings may be at odds with the interests of the people who fund the party. It’s understandable to ask how the party can learn from its mistakes if it’s unwilling to be transparent, especially when their behavior suggests they haven’t learned anything.
The circumstances surrounding the election were not ideal for Democrats. The focus was not on any specific set of issues; they were primarily on the economy, and the consequences of the war in Ukraine. In such circumstances, a detailed autopsy report may not be what the public is looking for, as most Americans are not political junkies. The strategy of withholding the information isn’t new. The Republicans didn’t release their autopsy report after 2022, and they subsequently gained control of the House, Senate, and the Presidency. However, the lack of transparency raises concerns about whether the party is truly interested in self-reflection and change.
The core issue appears to be a disconnect between the DNC and the actual needs and desires of the people. This disconnect is caused in part by the economic climate and in part by the strategy of supporting an establishment centrist candidate, instead of focusing on working-class voices, healthcare, and tax reform. The Democrats did better than many incumbent parties in 2024, but that wasn’t enough to secure victory. The answer may lie in economics, as the median voter was unhappy with the economy and voted accordingly.
One major point of contention is the selection of Kamala Harris. Many believe that the party should have had a fair primary and supported the most popular candidate, rather than sticking to the status quo. It’s embarrassing to have such a public loss. If the Democrats ran on more appealing policies, such as Medicare for all and an embargo on Israel, they might have gotten more votes. The report may reveal the reasons why the party courted conservative voters, and the consequences of those strategies.
The underlying sentiment is that the Democratic party may not be genuinely interested in fixing the core problems. Some feel that the party’s focus is on maintaining power and appeasing donors. They might be waiting for the right moment to run a centrist candidate and hoping for an easy win. In addition, there is the issue of a lack of a clear message and lack of transparency, especially in the 2016 primaries.
The DNC may choose to hide the report to protect the image of its leadership, consultants, and donors. It would be an admission that they misjudged the electorate and failed to address key issues. It’s a strategic decision that could allow them to maintain momentum and avoid the hard work of truly reforming the party. There are those who feel that the USA is simply in bad shape, and no candidate could have overcome the challenges, the racism, or the apathy of the voting public.
Moreover, the DNC may have selected the wrong candidate to start. Harris’s performance throughout the campaign was not great, and she failed to articulate a clear vision for the future. Her lack of a connection with the electorate may have sealed their fate.