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James Carville: “With no clear leader to voice our opposition and no control in any branch of government, it's time for Democrats to…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2025
With no clear leader to voice our opposition and no control in any branch of government, it's time for Democrats to embark on the most daring political maneuver in the history of our party, roll over and play dead. Allow the Republicans to crumble beneath their own weight and make the American people miss us.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

James Carville suggests that Democrats should not actively oppose Republicans and instead allow them to fail.

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