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TheProle

(4,052 posts)
Thu May 7, 2026, 12:28 PM 12 hrs ago

Kamala Harris wants the DNC to release its autopsy report of the 2024 campaign

As former Vice President Kamala Harris considers another run for president, she is also signaling that she has no problem with a public airing of what went wrong last time — telling donors she believes the Democratic National Committee should release its buried autopsy of her failed 2024 campaign, according to a person who has heard the conversations.

While she indicated to donors that she had no issue with releasing it, Harris has not discussed the postmortem with DNC Chairman Ken Martin and did not know about his decision to keep it under wraps until it happened, this person said.

Like most prospective candidates, Harris is staying involved in political affairs. That includes touring the country, giving speeches to state parties, developing the framework for a policy platform and sounding out fellow Democrats about her next chapter.

What’s unique about Harris is that while she tries to orient toward the future, many in her party are actively fighting over whether to keep examining the flaws of her last campaign.


https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2028-election/kamala-harris-dnc-release-autopsy-report-2024-campaign-rcna343453
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Kamala Harris wants the DNC to release its autopsy report of the 2024 campaign (Original Post) TheProle 12 hrs ago OP
Interesting development. Passages 11 hrs ago #1
If she plans to run again for major office, it would help her to know what is in it, of course AZJonnie 11 hrs ago #4
I believe we all need to know but I understand where you're coming from. Passages 11 hrs ago #7
agreed themaguffin 11 hrs ago #10
gee I wonder what it'll say... mr715 11 hrs ago #2
I hope it says, " what the f**k were we doing in Texas " for the last night of campaigning questionseverything 11 hrs ago #3
"Who invited this war criminal Cheney" mr715 11 hrs ago #5
Trying to court the mythical, on-the-fence Republican voter was an epic blunder, imo Rob H. 10 hrs ago #12
If you're talking about Liz Cheney, Harris says: "We campaigned together for only one and a half days." betsuni 9 hrs ago #14
So more than zero days. mr715 9 hrs ago #15
She only had 107 days to campaign and blew a day and a half Rob H. 9 hrs ago #16
How do you know the people at those Harris rallies "were never going to vote for her, anyway"? betsuni 8 hrs ago #18
I hope her position gives sway to having this report released, after all the Ds paid for it, not the govt. nt in2herbs 11 hrs ago #6
So this was leaked, not an interview? leftstreet 11 hrs ago #8
Did I hear a call for the release of the Epstein Files? carpetbagger 11 hrs ago #9
"fighting over whether to keep examining the flaws of her last campaign" Rob H. 10 hrs ago #11
If suspicions of her covering up for Biden's mental acuity, were a substantial reason for her everyonematters 10 hrs ago #13
Rahm Emmanuel is now also calling the report's release Jose Garcia 8 hrs ago #17

Passages

(4,464 posts)
1. Interesting development.
Thu May 7, 2026, 12:32 PM
11 hrs ago

I suspect she may know enough about the content, and it could possibly help her should she run again.

AZJonnie

(3,960 posts)
4. If she plans to run again for major office, it would help her to know what is in it, of course
Thu May 7, 2026, 12:49 PM
11 hrs ago

I'm confused as to what degree she personally is aware of what it says. If the only way for her to see it is if it's released publicly, then I understand her preferring for it to happen. If she's seen it all and thinks "none of this looks bad for me", then I also understand.

I suspect that DNC is keeping it under wraps because they think that overall, its public release would not help the party. Personally I'm okay with that, if that is indeed the calculation. DNC isn't obligated to release it in my mind. But Kamala should definitely know what is in it.

Passages

(4,464 posts)
7. I believe we all need to know but I understand where you're coming from.
Thu May 7, 2026, 01:03 PM
11 hrs ago

I suspect she understands the report clarifies responsibilities.

questionseverything

(11,922 posts)
3. I hope it says, " what the f**k were we doing in Texas " for the last night of campaigning
Thu May 7, 2026, 12:39 PM
11 hrs ago

There was never a chance to win Texas and it actually pissed off people who thought they were getting a concert from Beyonce

If she had spent the last day in Wisconsin, she might of made a difference

Rob H.

(5,893 posts)
12. Trying to court the mythical, on-the-fence Republican voter was an epic blunder, imo
Thu May 7, 2026, 01:43 PM
10 hrs ago

They were never going to vote for any Democratic candidate no matter who they were.

betsuni

(29,241 posts)
14. If you're talking about Liz Cheney, Harris says: "We campaigned together for only one and a half days."
Thu May 7, 2026, 02:34 PM
9 hrs ago

"The amount of that time, however, was exaggerated by the media's interest in our unlikely pairing."

Rob H.

(5,893 posts)
16. She only had 107 days to campaign and blew a day and a half
Thu May 7, 2026, 03:11 PM
9 hrs ago

trying to entice voters who ultimately didn't vote for her and were never going to vote for her, anyway. That time would've been better spent pursuing Latino, Arab, and working class voters. It also turned off a lot of progressive and anti-establishment voters who were on the fence about her, just a fiasco any way you slice it.

betsuni

(29,241 posts)
18. How do you know the people at those Harris rallies "were never going to vote for her, anyway"?
Thu May 7, 2026, 04:11 PM
8 hrs ago

Supporters attend rallies, and Harris' rallies were very enthusiastic.

in2herbs

(4,498 posts)
6. I hope her position gives sway to having this report released, after all the Ds paid for it, not the govt. nt
Thu May 7, 2026, 01:03 PM
11 hrs ago

carpetbagger

(5,509 posts)
9. Did I hear a call for the release of the Epstein Files?
Thu May 7, 2026, 01:12 PM
11 hrs ago

I'm guessing there's nothing in that autopsy that will address the need for dramatic change well into an age where smart, earnest technocrats working for the common good don't come out on top.

I would have rather heard her roast Trump on the war.

Rob H.

(5,893 posts)
11. "fighting over whether to keep examining the flaws of her last campaign"
Thu May 7, 2026, 01:40 PM
10 hrs ago

People should learn from the mistakes that were made. It'd be insane and colossally irresponsible if they didn't, and that shouldn't be even a little controversial.

everyonematters

(4,233 posts)
13. If suspicions of her covering up for Biden's mental acuity, were a substantial reason for her
Thu May 7, 2026, 01:57 PM
10 hrs ago

losing the election, then she needs to know that because it is no going to go away. She may not have done anything wrong, but that doesn't change public perception.

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