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Hillary Clinton told The New Yorker that Biden’s decision to run again in 2024 was a “terrible mistake,” arguing that virtually any other Democrat could have beaten Trump; she said Biden should have passed the torch in 2023, noting that Harris ran after Biden’s departure and lost, with the party autopsy shaping the discussion. A Biden spokesman declined to comment.
Hillary Clinton argued that Biden's 2024 reelection bid was a terrible miscalculation that cost Democrats the White House, suggesting a competitive primary could have produced a stronger nominee who would have defeated Donald Trump and improved Biden's legacy.
At a Manhattan event, Hillary Clinton argued that Biden’s decision to run again was a 'terrible mistake' that cost Democrats the presidency, contending a late-2023 stepping aside would have produced a stronger nominee who could have defeated Trump; Biden dropped out in July 2024, Kamala Harris inherited the nomination but lost to Trump, and Clinton cited external analyses and a Democratic internal review noting structural GOP media advantages and misalignment within left-leaning movements as factors.
A postelection autopsy by the DNC concludes Kamala Harris was not effectively positioned to lead the 2024 race, notes Biden’s departure and Gaza-related tensions complicated messaging, and criticizes the party for not deploying enough negative advertising against Trump. It urges a strategic overhaul—broader Latino outreach, stronger appeal to rural voters and working-class men, and a renewed focus on economic issues—arguing that economics, not identity politics, will win back the Heartland.
The Democratic National Committee released a nearly 200-page draft autopsy of the 2024 campaign, faulting both Biden’s operation and Harris’s team for failing to distance from Biden and to mount an effective strategy against Trump. The document, criticized as disorganized and containing unverified passages, exposes leadership tensions at the D.N.C., questions about its finances (the party reported debt with little cash on hand), and calls for a shift toward economic messaging over identity politics ahead of 2028. It has prompted renewed scrutiny of D.N.C. chair Ken Martin and sparked debate about how the party should move forward.
The DNC’s 192-page post‑election autopsy, released with a disclaimer about sourcing, highlights four takeaways: the report is not comprehensive and omits key factors (like Biden’s decision to run and Gaza/Israel issues); Kamala Harris was not properly positioned to lead; Trump wasn’t subjected to enough negative campaigning by Democrats; and the party needs a major rethink of outreach to rural and Latino voters, focusing on economic messaging and direct engagement. The leadership also questions the sourcing and completeness of the findings.
A draft Democratic autopsy argues Kamala Harris failed to present an affirmative case and did not sufficiently separate herself from Joe Biden, struggled to blunt Donald Trump (noting a highly effective Trump ad on transgender-inmate funding), and was hampered by White House positioning and messaging—though Harris’s late elevation helped down-ballot Democrats and the report urges a clearer, more contrasted campaign strategy.
The DNC released a 192-page draft autopsy of the 2024 race, faulting both Biden and Harris for failing to mount a compelling case against Trump and for weak, inconsistent messaging, with many assertions lacking documented sourcing. It notes Harris’s late switch to the top of the ticket helped down-ballot races, while Biden’s exit may have aided the party overall. The report highlights a Trump ad linking Harris to taxpayer-funded surgeries for transgender inmates as especially effective and criticizes White House positioning of Harris. It also raises concerns about fundraising and party infrastructure, and has sparked internal critiques of DNC chair Ken Martin as the party braces for 2028.
Democrats belatedly published a 192-page postmortem of the 2024 defeat after pressure, with DNC chair Ken Martin apologizing for initially withholding it. Authored by Paul Rivera, the report blames Harris’s losses on underperforming demographics—Latinos, rural and male voters—and urges a shift away from abstract issues toward broader appeal, plus a focus on campaign spending and messaging to new voters. It notably avoids deep scrutiny of Biden’s age or Gaza policy and includes caveats about sourcing. The release underscores ongoing tensions within the party as it contemplates its direction ahead of future contests.
Facing mounting pressure, the DNC chair Ken Martin released the party’s 2024 election autopsy, apologizing for delaying it and explaining that the report wasn’t ready and lacked source materials. He says he’s now publishing the complete, unedited report to restore trust, even though it doesn’t meet his or the party’s standards. The release comes amid donor interest and activist pressure, with CNN published copies of the autopsy.
Young Americans’ support for Trump has fallen from about 48% approval in January 2025 to roughly 25–33% in recent months, driven by inflation, higher costs, and a perception that he’s delivering chaos rather than relief. Polls show 78% of Americans under 30 disapprove of his handling of inflation, with concerns about rising prices, slower job growth, and higher costs for housing, healthcare, and college. Critics argue tariffs, the Iran focus, and other policies have worsened affordability and job prospects, reducing his appeal to a generation worried about the future; Democrats may benefit as youth support strengthens in upcoming elections.
Trump escalates his feud with Pope Leo XIV, posting an AI image of himself in biblical robes and calling Leo weak on crime during Holy Week, risking alienating Catholic swing voters who helped him win in 2024 and complicating his standing with a key religious demographic.
Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor and former vice presidential candidate, is ending his political career amid scandal, personal burnout, and political feuds, including a fallout with Kamala Harris and controversy over social services fraud in Minnesota, which has also impacted his reelection prospects and potential 2028 presidential run.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is seriously considering running for Minnesota governor in 2024, especially after Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek a third term. Her potential candidacy has generated significant buzz, with many insiders expecting her to enter the race, which could make her the first female governor of Minnesota. Her entry might influence the Democratic primary and impact other candidates' decisions.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has dropped his bid for a third term, citing negative attention and Republican attacks related to a fraud investigation into state programs and the Somali community, focusing instead on his duties for the upcoming year amid a competitive gubernatorial race.