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Harris Won’t Block DNC Autopsy Amid Gaza Poll Backlash

5/16/2026

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Vice President Kamala Harris told donors she would not block the DNC’s 200-page 2024 election autopsy, though she has not spoken publicly.
DNC chair Ken Martin continues to withhold the autopsy, noting that a Gallup poll shows only 8% of Democrats approve Israel’s Gaza actions and 75% label them genocide.
Democratic activists argue the DNC’s Middle East Working Group lacks pro-Palestinian members and has not advanced resolutions matching voter sentiment.

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Vice President Kamala Harris told donors she would not block the DNC’s 200-page 2024 election autopsy, though she has not spoken publicly.
DNC chair Ken Martin continues to withhold the autopsy, noting that a Gallup poll shows only 8% of Democrats approve Israel’s Gaza actions and 75% label them genocide.
Democratic activists argue the DNC’s Middle East Working Group lacks pro-Palestinian members and has not advanced resolutions matching voter sentiment.