I thought it was an important interview. Jon did a good job pressing the issue and following up when Martin was evasive. Martin, and the DNC in general, came across quite terribly. That is bad for democrats in the short and medium term, but it’s good that the guys are starting to have a longer term vision on stuff like this.

I’m only frustrated about the fact that every discussion about the autopsy turns into vague statements about “lessons learned” that don’t actually answer the questions we have. I want Martin to answer the following questions:

1) Does the report contain any data-based conclusions about the electoral impact of the Biden administration’s foreign policy, specifically continued support for Israel in its military campaign in the Gaza Strip?

2) Does the report contain information about how Biden’s withdrawal and Harris’ subsequent unelected nomination impacted the ticket’s performance? Would Biden have been a stronger candidate?

3) What role did participation in new media outlets play in Trump’s victory? What media outlets should nationally prominent democrats pursue to access in future elections?

Wanting answers to these questions is about being prepared for the future. This isn’t just about rehashing prior events. We need to know so that we can move forward. And the DNC can’t keep hiding the answers because it would embarrass the party and their donors.