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James Carville: “I wish they'd take the word Democrat out of their name. I have no idea why the democratic socialists — if you hate the…”

On the recordAugust 21, 2026
I wish they'd take the word Democrat out of their name. I have no idea why the democratic socialists — if you hate the Democratic Party so much, well, then don't use our god---- name.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing the use of the Democratic name by socialists.

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