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James Carville: “The stupidest shit I hear is we shouldn’t give them platforms.”

On the recordSeptember 4, 2026
The stupidest shit I hear is we shouldn’t give them platforms.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on the GOP midterm convention coverage.

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