The hosts of the popular progressive podcast "Pod Save America" recently appeared on "The View" to discuss the Democratic Party's shortcomings in the 2024 election cycle. Jon Favreau, Tommy Vietor, and Dan Pfeiffer, all former Obama administration staffers, highlighted the party's reluctance to address President Biden's age and declining poll numbers as a key factor contributing to the Democrats' struggles.

Vietor argued that a lack of honesty about Biden's electability hampered the party's performance. He pointed to voters' concerns about Biden's age and the party's dismissal of these concerns. He emphasized the need for the Democrats to acknowledge these issues and reconnect with working-class voters.

The discussion also touched on internal divisions within the Democratic Party, including criticism of Biden's delayed withdrawal from the race. Vietor criticized the party's overreliance on Trump's unpopularity and its failure to adequately address Biden's declining support among voters. He stated that voters were clearly rejecting Biden's candidacy, as evidenced by polling data and primary results, yet party leaders insisted everything would be fine.

When asked if they agreed with Biden's assertion that he could have won, Favreau stated unequivocally that Biden would not have won, citing internal polling data that projected a significant electoral loss for Biden. He also criticized those closest to Biden for shielding him from this unfavorable data.

Pfeiffer added a more conciliatory note, suggesting that allowing Biden to believe he could have won might be a kindness, while acknowledging the reality of the situation. The hosts' appearance on "The View" underscores the ongoing post-election analysis and internal debate within the Democratic Party as it seeks to understand its 2024 defeat and chart a course for the future.