"Complete, unmitigated disaster," Democratic strategist Chris Kofinis said when asked about the results. "That was a wholesale repudiation of the Democratic message, the Democratic strategy, Harris' candidacy. There is no way to sugarcoat what an abject disaster this was."

The election of Donald Trump to a second term is a wake-up call for Democrats, who will study why Trump did so well among key constituencies as well as in some deep blue areas. Vice President Harris struggled with key issues for voters and to separate herself from President Biden.