The outgoing DNC chair defended the party and stated that 2024 could have been even worse for Democrats.

This weekend, Jamie Harrison, the outgoing Democratic National Committee Chairman, defended his party's performance in the 2024 elections, stating that they faced a "global" opposition from parties in power.

Although Harrison won't seek another term when Democrats elect new leadership next year, he admitted that his party struggled to connect with the working class. However, he contended that the 2024 elections could have resulted in a much worse outcome for the party.

"I am deeply disappointed that Kamala Harris did not become the next president of the United States, despite Democrats' efforts and Trump's failure to secure more than 50% of the electorate. However, Democrats managed to overcome global challenges and secure a narrow victory."

Several Democrats are vying to succeed Harrison as chair of the national party committee, which will be decided by the approximately 450 voting members during the DNC's winter meeting in February at National Harbor in Maryland.

Several candidates, including former Chicago mayor and current U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, former two-term Maryland governor Martin O'Malley, and Wisconsin Democratic Party leader Ben Wikler, are seeking to replace Harrison.

The candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential primary include former New York State assembly member Michael Blake, Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow, and Chuck Rocha, a non-college-educated Mexican redneck.

The 2024 elections saw Democrats receive strong opposition from the American electorate. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Penn., attributed this loss to the party's failure to appeal to male voters, stating in an interview with the New York Times that the party had lost their support by being "insulting" and condescending.

Fetterman stated that the party's message to male voters, which was "I know better than you do," was not helpful.

In 2016, Fetterman observed Trump's appeal to male voters and felt the party's reaction was inadequate.

I observed a different energy with Trump while working with steelworkers across the street. It was evident that people were voting for him. The Democrats responded with, 'Aren't they intelligent enough to understand they're voting against their own interests?'

He added, "That's insulting and condescending. It's not helpful and reinforces that kind of stereotype."

In the 2024 election cycle, Trump gained a significant advantage among male voters, especially among Blacks, Latinos, and young men.

During the presidential campaign, the Democratic Party's polling among men declined, despite attempts to engage them with Tim Walz as the running mate and celebrity surrogates.

This report was contributed to by Paul Steinhauser of Planet Chronicle, Gabriel Hays, and The Associated Press.