James Carville said "Let me be clear, I said you can call the dogs and light the fire and leave the house. I think it sounds over." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 6, 2008

Let me be clear, I said you can call the dogs and light the fire and leave the house. I think it sounds over.

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Carville reflects on the state of the election and the implications of Obama's lead.

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