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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - "He should resign": DNC chair Ken Martin's stock plummets on Capitol Hill over 2024 autopsy

Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin is facing a surge of anger and even some calls to resign from congressional Democrats following the release of the DNC's 2024 election autopsy on Thursday. Why it matters: The chaotic handling of the report builds on concerns among Democrats about Martin's leadership and the DNC's anemic fundraising numbers compared to its GOP counterpart. - "He should resign," Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) told Axios, citing "his lack of leadership" and saying it is "utterly nuts it took us this long to release the autopsy." - In a radio interview Thursday, Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) said in response to a caller who argued Martin should be replaced: "I agree. ... Having what we have right now is not doing…

AXIOS (Alex Thompson) - Ken Martin's dysfunctional DNC alarms Democrats

Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin is facing a growing crisis of confidence within his party, more than two dozen Democrats tell Axios. - Donors, operatives and some DNC members are questioning his leadership, fundraising ability and handling of the party's still-secret "autopsy" of the 2024 election loss. Why it matters: The DNC's dysfunction likely won't affect this year's midterms, and Democrats have overperformed in recent elections. But it could have huge consequences for the party's ability to meet the challenges of the 2028 presidential race. - The DNC will play a crucial role in organizing Democrats' 2028 primary and in building the infrastructure for the party's next presidential nominee. - But the DNC has been…