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James Carville: “If inflation is eight and a half percent in November, we’re going to lose. OK? If wage growth is 6 percent, inflation is…”

On the recordApril 13, 2022
If inflation is eight and a half percent in November, we’re going to lose. OK? If wage growth is 6 percent, inflation is 4 percent, you might be in the game, but you got to -- you need a little luck here.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Carville emphasizes the importance of economic indicators for the Democrats' success in the upcoming elections.

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