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James Carville: “We came within 42,000 votes of losing the presidency to what I call a world historical buffoon.”

On the recordJune 9, 2021
We came within 42,000 votes of losing the presidency to what I call a world historical buffoon.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana
Source
transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Carville reflects on the narrow victory in the presidential election and the need for Democrats to better connect with voters.

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