Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested Democrats might have performed better in Tuesday’s election if President Biden had exited the race earlier, potentially allowing a stronger candidate to emerge. Biden’s late endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris hindered an open primary, Pelosi said, adding that Harris would have benefited from such a process.
Democratic figures expressed divided opinions on the loss. Some Harris aides blamed Biden’s delayed exit, while other party members, including Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman, criticized internal conflicts and radical messaging. Independent Senator Bernie Sanders accused the party of ignoring working-class issues, though DNC Chair Jaime Harrison dismissed these claims.
