Sen. Chris Murphy Blames Democrats for 2024 Loss

Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut has publicly acknowledged that the Democratic Party bears full responsibility for its loss in the 2024 presidential election, criticizing the party for its loyalty to former President Joe Biden despite public desire for a younger candidate. Murphy noted that while he personally saw Biden as in control during legislative negotiations in 2023, the American public had decided by 2024 that the party should nominate someone new, and it was a mistake for party leaders not to listen to voters earlier. He also referenced the negative impact of Biden's late withdrawal from the race, which left Vice President Kamala Harris little time to mount a competitive campaign. Murphy described the situation as indefensible, stating that Democrats ended up with a "madman" and a "corrupt president" in the Oval Office, and stressed that all party members share responsibility for the defeat. His comments come amid broader Democratic criticism of Biden following reports on his mental decline and a decline in party optimism after the election. Murphy's reflections were made during interviews discussing the new book "Original Sin," which details Biden's struggles, and during appearances on NBC's "Meet the Press."