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James Carville: “I would rather the Republicans keep the House by five than the Democrats to win by five, because, if that happens…”

On the recordOctober 24, 2026
I would rather the Republicans keep the House by five than the Democrats to win by five, because, if that happens, they’re hostage to the DSA.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Expressing preference for GOP control over Democratic majority.

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