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  • POLITICSJul 7 · 20:43 UTCNC NEWSLINE
    With control of US Senate in play, national Dems rush to dump Maine’s Platner

    National Democrats are urging Maine's Graham Platner to withdraw from the Senate race after a former girlfriend alleged he sexually assaulted her in 2021. Key figures including Bernie Sanders, Chuck Schumer, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee have called for his resignation, with multiple endorsements and resources withdrawn. Platner has denied the allegations but may step aside by July 13, as the race is critical for Senate control.

  • POLITICSJul 7 · 20:05 UTCWISCONSIN EXAMINER
    With control of US Senate in play, national Dems rush to dump Maine’s Platner

    National Democrats are urging Maine's Graham Platner to withdraw from the Senate race following a sexual assault allegation from an ex-girlfriend. Prominent figures and organizations, including Bernie Sanders and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, have rescinded support, while Platner denies the accusation and must decide by July 13 whether to remain the Democratic nominee.

  • POLITICSJun 26 · 14:05 UTCWTOP DC
    DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns

    The Democratic National Committee is organizing community events nationwide to address affordability concerns, including school supply giveaways and door-to-door outreach. They aim to counter President Donald Trump's dismissal of inflation as a 'hoax' and highlight their focus on everyday costs for voters.

  • POLITICSJun 26 · 14:01 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns

    The Democratic National Committee is organizing hundreds of community events across the U.S. this weekend, including school supply giveaways, food bank drives, and door-to-door canvassing, to address affordability concerns. They aim to counter President Donald Trump's focus on the issue, as he dismisses rising prices as a 'hoax' and claims inflation benefits him by lowering costs during his conflict with Iran.

  • POLITICSJun 26 · 14:01 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    DNC plans weekend of events to focus on affordability concerns

    The Democratic National Committee is organizing community events this weekend to address affordability concerns, including school supply giveaways and food drives. The events aim to counter President Donald Trump's dismissal of rising costs as a 'hoax' and highlight Democrats' focus on everyday expenses for voters.

  • POLITICSJun 26 · 04:52 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    Slotkin says Democratic Party needs 'new leadership': 'Old models are no longer working'

    Sen. Elissa Slotkin argues the Democratic Party requires new leadership following the 2024 election losses, stating old models are ineffective. She criticizes the party for having too many priorities and suggests focusing on key issues like affordability and education, citing Donald Trump’s success with a simple message. Slotkin also notes recent victories by Democratic socialists in New York primaries.

  • POLITICSMay 31 · 21:45 UTCAXIOS
    Dems' civil war over party chair hangs over 2028 plans

    Democrats are divided over DNC chair Ken Martin's leadership amid criticism of a flawed 2024 election autopsy and financial struggles. Some DNC members defend Martin, emphasizing his support for state party funding, while others call for his resignation, citing a lack of trust in the DNC's credibility.

  • POLITICSMay 28 · 18:29 UTCTHE HILL
    Southern Democratic leaders say South Carolina should hold first primary in 2028

    Southern Democratic leaders from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, and West Virginia urged South Carolina to hold the first primary in 2028. They sent a letter to Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin requesting this change.

  • POLITICSMay 27 · 18:08 UTCFOX NEWS
    Joe Scarborough goes off on 'horrible' DNC chair, 'crazy' Democratic Party in scathing on-air critique

    Joe Scarborough criticized DNC Chair Ken Martin for poor leadership and called the Democratic Party 'crazy' amid low approval ratings and fundraising struggles. Democrats, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Mark Veasey, condemned the 2024 DNC autopsy report for omitting Gaza, with Veasey calling for Martin's resignation.

  • POLITICSMay 26 · 14:00 UTCTHE HILL
    Don’t punish Ken Martin for flubbing Dems’ 2024 autopsy

    Ken Martin is conducting a post-election analysis for the Democratic Party's 2024 campaign, but critics argue against punishing him for perceived mistakes. The article urges critics to openly and honestly address their demands for the party's strategy.

  • POLITICSMay 24 · 19:28 UTCTHE HILL
    Van Hollen says DNC Chair Martin should have released 2024 autopsy sooner

    Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticized DNC Chair Ken Martin for delaying the release of the Democratic Party's 2024 presidential election autopsy report, calling the document 'incredibly shoddy and incomplete.' Van Hollen expressed his concerns during an interview with Fox News Sunday host Shannon Bream.

  • POLITICSMay 24 · 18:29 UTCFOX NEWS
    Khanna torches Democrats for running 'status quo' candidates, admits working-class voters were ‘shafted’

    Rep. Ro Khanna criticized Democrats for failing to connect with working-class voters by running 'status quo establishment candidates' and acknowledged systemic economic inequality. He referenced a DNC report highlighting the party's struggles with messaging and economic policy, defending DNC Chair Ken Martin despite calls for his resignation.

  • POLITICSMay 24 · 13:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    The Democrats’ 2024 autopsy fails to confront the truth | Norman Solomon

    The Democratic National Committee's 2024 election autopsy report was criticized for being incomplete and avoiding key issues like Gaza and the Biden-to-Harris transition. DNC Chair Ken Martin admitted he does not endorse the report, which was delayed for months and described as 'not ready for primetime.' Former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau criticized the process as incompetent and misleading.

  • POLITICSMay 23 · 18:31 UTCFOX NEWS
    Liberal NY Times columnist roasts Dem election autopsy as 'ridiculous,' says AI could have done a better job

    New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg harshly criticized the Democratic National Committee's 2024 election autopsy report, calling it 'ridiculous' and lacking substance, particularly for omitting discussions on Israel, Gaza, and demographic voter losses. DNC Chair Ken Martin faced backlash for inconsistent statements about the report's release, and the document's failure to address key issues like Biden's age, border policies, and religious voter appeal further fueled criticism.

  • POLITICSMay 23 · 11:00 UTCGUARDIAN US
    Democratic chair faces calls to quit over ‘shambles’ of election autopsy release

    Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, faces calls to resign after delaying the release of a flawed 2024 election autopsy report and admitting it fails to meet standards. The report omitted key factors like Joe Biden's re-election decision and avoided mentioning 'Gaza' or 'Israel', exacerbating leadership doubts.

  • POLITICSMay 23 · 11:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Democratic chair faces calls to quit over ‘shambles’ of election autopsy release

    DNC chair Ken Martin faces resignation calls after delaying the release of a flawed 2024 election autopsy report on Kamala Harris's loss to Donald Trump. The report omitted key details like Biden's re-election decision and references to Gaza/Israel, exacerbating leadership doubts.

  • POLITICSMay 22 · 21:07 UTCNYT US
    The D.N.C. Chairman, Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund and More Politics News

    Ken Martin, the D.N.C. Chairman, has fulfilled a campaign promise by allocating more funds to each of the Democratic National Committee's state parties. The move aims to strengthen local party infrastructure and operations.

  • POLITICSMay 22 · 20:34 UTCPOLITICO RSS
    The Zelig-like DNC autopsy author

    The Democratic National Committee's 2024 election autopsy report was authored by Paul Rivera, a strategist linked to a past New York Senate Democratic leadership crisis. Rivera, who advised former state Senate leader John Sampson (later convicted of fraud), is criticized for his enigmatic role in a dysfunctional Obama-era Senate majority. The report, which omitted key issues like Israel/Gaza and Biden's withdrawal, faced widespread backlash, with calls for DNC Chair Ken Martin's resignation.

  • POLITICSMay 22 · 18:47 UTCTHE HILL
    Pfeiffer says Martin should step down as DNC chief: ‘Cannot repair the trust’

    Dan Pfeiffer, co-host of Pod Save America and former Obama adviser, called for DNC Chair Ken Martin to resign following the release of an incomplete investigation into the Democratic Party's 2024 election losses. Pfeiffer stated that Martin cannot repair the trust within the party.

  • POLITICSMay 22 · 15:44 UTCFOX NEWS
    Former Dem megadonor blasts 2024 autopsy as waste of time, says reasons for loss are obvious

    Former Democratic megadonor John Morgan criticized his party's 2024 election autopsy report as unnecessary, arguing the reasons for the loss are obvious and center on progressive social policies like DEI initiatives and transgender athlete policies. Morgan, who withheld donations from Harris's campaign, outlined five specific points he believes caused the party's defeat and suggested Democrats could still succeed with candidates like Andy Beshear if they distance themselves from socialist associations. The official autopsy report itself attributes the loss to weakened infrastructure and declining voter registration, though DNC Chair Ken Martin distanced himself from the report's conclusions.

  • POLITICSMay 22 · 12:50 UTCFOX NEWS
    DNC chair under pressure again after flipping on releasing autopsy

    DNC Chair Ken Martin released the party's autopsy report on the 2024 election loss after months of refusing to do so, but the incomplete document faces criticism from Democrats for omitting key issues like Gaza. Multiple party members, including Reps. Ocasio-Cortez and Khanna, have criticized the report's inadequacy, with some calling for Martin's resignation.

  • POLITICSMay 22 · 12:50 UTCFOX NEWS POLITICS
    DNC chair under pressure again after flipping on releasing autopsy

    DNC Chair Ken Martin faces calls to resign after releasing the party's 2024 election autopsy, which he himself acknowledged as inadequate. Democratic lawmakers including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna criticized the report for failing to mention Gaza's impact on the election, among other major omissions.

  • POLITICSMay 22 · 11:59 UTCTHE HILL
    DNC leadership in question as 2024 autopsy controversy intensifies: Join Friday’s Whole Hog

    The Democratic National Committee faces leadership questions as Chair Ken Martin navigates controversy over an autopsy process. The article examines multiple 2024 political races including Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate prospects following Trump's endorsement and Democratic candidate James Talarico's chances, while also covering Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's ongoing challenges.

  • POLITICSMay 22 · 09:00 UTCAXIOS
    "He should resign": DNC chair Ken Martin's stock plummets on Capitol Hill over 2024 autopsy

    Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin faces mounting pressure to resign from congressional Democrats following the release of a flawed 2024 election autopsy report. Multiple House Democrats have publicly called for his resignation, citing poor leadership and the DNC's weak fundraising performance. The chaotic handling of the autopsy release has intensified existing concerns about Martin's leadership capabilities.

  • POLITICSMay 22 · 08:26 UTCSEMAFOR
    DNC autopsy prompts more questions

    The Democratic National Committee released an incomplete 2024 autopsy report that omits any mention of the Gaza war, drawing criticism from activists and lawmakers. Activists claim they previously told the report's author that Biden's Israel support cost Harris votes, and a Gaza working group has only met twice. Rep. Marc Veasey is calling for DNC chair Ken Martin to step down.

  • POLITICSMay 22 · 02:34 UTCNBC NEWS
    Pressure on DNC Chair Ken Martin builds amid questions over how he handled the 2024 autopsy

    Ken Martin, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, is facing mounting pressure regarding his handling of the 2024 election autopsy. Questions about his leadership and decision-making during the party's post-election review process have intensified scrutiny on his role.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 23:29 UTCTHE HILL
    First House Democrat calls for Martin to resign from DNC

    Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) has called for Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin to resign following a botched rollout of an autopsy report on the party's 2024 election losses. Veasey expressed concerns that there is no clear plan to address the party's challenges and that time is running out for leadership changes.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 21:10 UTCTHE HILL
    DNC report ‘does not meet my standards,’ chair Martin says

    The DNC released its post-mortem report on the 2024 election losses under public pressure, but the document contained numerous annotations and errors. DNC Chair Ken Martin expressed dissatisfaction with the report's quality, stating it did not meet his standards.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 20:42 UTCNBC NEWS
    ‘A complete and total failure’: Calls grow for DNC chair Ken Martin to resign over 2024 autopsy

    Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin faces calls to resign following the release of an autopsy report on Vice President Harris' 2024 election loss. The report, released after intense pressure from Democrats, has been characterized as a 'complete and total failure' by critics. Democratic figures including Ashley Etienne, Dan Merica, and Sarah Chamberlain are discussing the fallout on Meet the Press NOW.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 19:50 UTCTHE HILL
    Hogg calls for Ken Martin’s resignation over DNC’s delayed 2024 autopsy report

    Democratic activist David Hogg is calling for DNC Chair Ken Martin's resignation over the delayed release of a flawed autopsy report on the 2024 election. Hogg, a former DNC vice chair, characterized the delayed findings as 'a demoralizing joke' in a Thursday statement.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 19:25 UTCTHE HILL
    DNC’s Ken Martin faces backlash after release of 2024 autopsy: 5 takeaways

    The Democratic National Committee released its 2024 election autopsy on Thursday, examining the party's losses when Vice President Harris was defeated by President Trump. DNC Chair Ken Martin faced backlash for initially reversing his commitment to release the report publicly, though he ultimately decided to proceed with its publication.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 18:36 UTCNPR NEWS
    Democrats wanted answers for what went wrong in 2024. Now, there are more questions

    The Democratic Party requested a review of the 2024 election to understand what went wrong. The DNC discovered the report was incomplete and unverifiable, with party chairman Ken Martin releasing an annotated version on Thursday.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 18:02 UTCTHE HILL
    Democrats blast DNC over handling of 2024 autopsy

    Democrats are expressing frustration with the DNC's initial decision to keep the 2024 presidential election autopsy report private. DNC Chair Ken Martin reversed course and released the report Thursday after facing pushback from party members, including former DNC Vice Chair David Hogg.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 16:52 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    DNC Autopsy of 2024 Loss Doesn’t Mention Gaza or Israel at all

    A 192-page Democratic National Committee autopsy report on the 2024 presidential loss omits any mention of Gaza, Israel, or Arab American concerns, drawing criticism from progressive party members who argue the party's unconditional support for Israel's war damaged turnout among key voting blocs. DNC chair Ken Martin acknowledged the report has major flaws and does not meet his standards, yet failed to address the significant omission in his own commentary.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 16:52 UTCTHE INTERCEPT
    DNC Autopsy of 2024 Loss Doesn’t Mention Gaza or Israel at all

    A 192-page DNC analysis of the 2024 presidential campaign omitted references to Gaza, Israel, Palestine, Arab American, and Muslim, despite internal party conflicts over U.S. policy in Gaza. Arab American members criticized the report, while DNC chair Ken Martin acknowledged flaws but did not address the omissions.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 16:04 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    Democrats belatedly publish 2024 presidential election autopsy report

    The Democratic National Committee released a postmortem report on the party's 2024 election defeat after initially attempting to withhold it. DNC Chair Ken Martin apologized for the decision to block the report's release, which had triggered backlash from party members. The report analyzes Kamala Harris's loss to Donald Trump and Democratic defeats in both houses of Congress.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 15:23 UTCAP NEWS
    Facing intense internal pressure, DNC releases post-election autopsy

    Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin released a long-delayed 192-page post-election autopsy on Thursday after facing intense internal pressure from party operatives. The report identifies key failures including reduced support for state parties, voter registration issues, and the party's failure to connect with Middle America and Southern voters. Martin apologized for initially shelving the report, acknowledging that keeping it hidden created a larger distraction than releasing it would have.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 15:07 UTCCBS NEWS
    DNC releases long-awaited autopsy on 2024 election

    The Democratic National Committee has released its analysis of the 2024 election results, which party chair Ken Martin had previously withheld from public view. The autopsy examines the factors and performance issues that contributed to the election outcome.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 15:03 UTCPOLITICO RSS
    The DNC’s 2024 autopsy is out

    The Democratic National Committee released an autopsy report of Kamala Harris' failed 2024 presidential campaign after months of pressure, revealing significant losses and a party perceived as lacking strength and unity. The report, authored by Democratic strategist Paul Rivera, notably omits analysis of Israel-Gaza policy despite its potential impact on the election outcome. DNC Chair Ken Martin initially resisted releasing the report but reversed course, acknowledging the decision created distraction.

  • POLITICSMay 21 · 14:51 UTCFOX NEWS
    Democrats release 2024 election autopsy that chair says 'does not meet my standards'

    Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin publicly rejected his party's 2024 election autopsy report, calling it inadequate and stating it does not meet his standards. The report identifies Democratic failures including weakened political infrastructure, reduced voter registration efforts, and failure to engage key voting blocs, contributing to their defeat by President Donald Trump.