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On the recordNovember 2, 2010
I think he let the banks off way too easy. I think he -- way, way too easy when they signed off on TARP. I think they should have gone for justice. I think they should have gone after them.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

James Carville critiques President Obama's handling of the banks during the TARP bailout, suggesting he should have pursued justice and accountability.

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